Two weekends of Carnival in Gozo

Carnival in Gozo will be held over two weekends in Victoria starting on February 9 with a defilè and dance and costume competitions followed by the Nadur carnival on February 11 in the afternoon.

The Children's Carnival, involving competitions between primary and secondary schools for best dances and costumes, will take place on February 16, a Friday, repeated on the Saturday and Sunday morning. Friday evening will also see Carnival events being held in the main squares of Xaghra and Xewkija.

Carnival events will take place in Xewkija, Qala and San Lawrenz on February 17 while on February 18, the main events will take place in Victoria's main streets and enclosure. On February 19, Carnival moves to Qala, Gharb and Sannat while February 20 will witness the Grand Defilè in Victoria.

Carnival this year sees for the first time the participation of a new category entitled Allegrija which includes a mixture of humour and live musical tunes.

The incentive scheme offered by Gozo Channel and hotels and restaurants in Gozo is applicable to all those travelling to Gozo after 5.15 p.m. during the Carnival days.