Mgarr's Festa Frawli draws the crowds

I would like to thank all the people that yesterday gave a hand... we worked together and i as an adolescent am very satisfied with the wonderful day.. I had the opportunity to help in the fun games,where many children had fun in playing our games... My friends and i worked hard to satisfy the children and many other people did to satisfy our crowd.... No one is perfect and nothing.... every day we learn from our mistakes so can't you see the bright side?? We should appreciate all the voluntary work ..,all the people with different ideas worked together.. and we even can appreciate what god gave us.... Strawberries... ! :) hope to see you again on the 3 rd August .Christine borg

Victor Deguara - Same product, different taste (or lack of!)

I do admit that the participants dedicated quite a bit of time to the whole event, but I fail to see why most local events seem to consist of shabby stalls "manned" by shabbier people with barely an ounce of manners, and blaring music to complete the scene.

If even a little child could notice the difference, then it goes to show that those who can't simply do not know any better.

Incidentally, the crowds do not necessarily reflect the popularity of the event. We too parked quite far away, but will rest assured that we would not consider going again next time round.

As one of the people in our group commented, "take a similar event with double the people in, for example, Italy, and you wouldn't find half the noise or confusion..."

Dear Amanda, the immense crowds ( coming and going so that we couldn't find a spot where to park) shows that the event was a GREAT ATTRACTION. As for your comments, I personally have lived in Italy for 5 years and although I have visited many agricultural events/shows, NONE equals the genuinity of the products at FESTA TAL-FRAWLI at Mgarr!!
A BIG THANK YOU to the organizers and all those involved. I look forward to the LEJLA MGARRIJA scheduled for August 3rd. See you there!!

A BIG WELL DONE to all those who in a way or another gave their precious time and material so that this year’s ‘Festa Frawli’ was a huge success in terms of crowd attendance, fun the Maltese Mediterranean way and aim to help in the church’s restoration. Thank you all and let’s meet again for the Lejla Mgarrija on the 3rd of August.

Whilst the idea behind the "Festa Frawli" is a good one, why, oh why, does almost everything we do here have to be so shoddy?

Having been to various similar events (or "sagre", as they are usually known) in Italy, my 7-year-old daughter - who was eagerly looking forward to the "Festa Frawli" - walked off disappointedly, saying "Mum, the ones in Italy are SO much nicer. I don't want to come to this one again". If a young child could notice the difference, then imagine the rest of us ...

Incidentally, why is blaring music such an essential at any public "do" here?