Dwejra to host weekend festival

Dwejra Bay will be the idyllic postcard backdrop to another cultural initiative to be held in Gozo this month.

3D - Dwejra From Dusk Till Dawn will be held over the long weekend of September 21 and 22 in an event organised by the San Lawrenz local council in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry for Tourism and Culture.

This first edition will combine elements that characterise the Maltese islands such as folklore, fireworks, heritage and the natural environment, music, food and wine.

There will be a photography exhibition at the Dwejra Tower, a children's area, tours on land visiting the main historical and heritage areas around Dwejra, boat tours around the Azure Window and Fungus Rock, and a fireworks competition.

On September 21, poetry recitals by Gozitan poets will be given at sunset, while philharmonic bands, folk dancing and traditional ghana will follow.

On September 22 the events will include a traditional fjakkolata just after sunset, followed by a concert involving the participation of local groups Tribali, Chasing Pandora and Bitterside, coming to an end with another fireworks display.

Participation at any of these events is free of charge.