42 Local Councils To Host Carnival-Related Activities Across Malta And Gozo
Over 40 local councils in Malta and Gozo will be organising various activities for Carnival. These activities will range from parades and events featuring traditional Carnival foods to other festivities.
The Carnival-related activities will take place in the localities of Ħ’Attard, Mosta, Naxxar, San Ġwann, San Pawl il-Baħar, Birkirkara, Gżira, Ħal Għargħur, San Ġiljan, Isla, Bormla, Ħaż-Żabbar, Fgura, Floriana, Kalkara, Paola, Ħal Tarxien, Żejtun, Birżebbuġa, Gudja, Ħal Għaxaq, Ħamrun, Ħal Luqa, Marsa, Santa Luċija, Santa Venera, Siġġiewi, Ħad-Dingli, Ħal-Kirkop, Imqabba, Qrendi, Rabat Malta, Ħal Safi, Żurrieq, Għajnsielem, l-Għarb, il-Munxar, San Lawrenz, Ta’ Sannat, Xagħra, Xewkija, and iż-Żebbuġ in Gozo.
The details were announced by the Minister for National Heritage, Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government, Alison Zerafa Civelli.
Photo credit: Kian Bugeja
Minister Owen Bonnici highlighted the importance of spreading Carnival celebrations across the country so that everyone, including those unable to travel to Valletta, can enjoy this traditional festival. He explained how the government is allocating more resources to Local Councils to help them organise high-quality activities while also increasing the variety of events.
Bonnici emphasised that this initiative is not only about enjoying Carnival but also about keeping Maltese traditions and culture alive in a vibrant way throughout Malta and Gozo.
“This commitment demonstrates how the government is investing in activities and projects that not only entertain but also strengthen the spirit of unity and appreciation for our culture,” he concluded.
Parliamentary Secretary Alison Zerafa Civelli added that these activities will ensure that Carnival reaches every corner of the country, allowing everyone the opportunity to celebrate.
“The program of activities reflects the Central Government’s commitment to preserving Maltese traditions and culture in every town and village across Malta and Gozo. This year, we have further increased financial support to Local Councils, giving them more tools to enhance the level and quality of the activities they organise,” concluded Zerafa Civelli.
Will you be attending these events?