Gozo Lace Day

The Lace-making Programme at the University of Malta's Gozo Centre organised the annual Gozo Lace Day earlier this month. It consisted of talks and exhibitions and demonstrations of Maltese lace.

In her introduction, Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono praised the initiative taken by the Lace-making Programme in organising this important event and conducting courses on the subject.

Other speeches were made by Professor Maurice Cauchi, member on the board of the University Gozo Centre, Consiglia Azzopardi, co-ordinator of the Lace Programme, and Fr J. Manicaro, who spoke on religious symbolism in lace-making.

Gozo Lace Day included exhibitions of Lace Programme projects and textile crafts; demonstrations of pillow covering, card weaving, and information about short courses in different aspects of Maltese lace. There were also stands mounted by the Koperattiva Ghawdxija tal-Bizzilla u Artigjanat with lace-making materials, including bobbins, thread, patterns, and finished lace.

Ms Azzopardi gave a lecture on "Evaluation of Maltese Lace" and targeted members of the National Council of Women who visited the centre for this event. Joseph Calleja, administrator of the Centre, stated that this event is proving to be very successful year after year, as indicated by the numerous lace-makers and accompanying visitors who visited the centre throughout the day.