Carnival floats are set to push their way through the main streets of Bugibba and Qawra once again this summer as the Malta Summer Carnival returns to one of the island’s main tourism hotspots.

A miniature of the February carnival, the Malta Summer Carnival aims to give tourists a taste of the carnival tradition and culture in Malta, affording a glimpse of the burst of life and colour that is Carnival in Malta.

Held on August 16 and 17 , the Malta Summer Carnival will include a defilé around the streets of Bugibba and Qawra. It will converge on the main square in Bugibba with a grand spectacle of floats - prepared specifically for this Carnival - decorated grotesque masks, dance companies and crafts exhibitions.

Celebrations will include the traditional ġostra, where competitors climb a greased pole over the sea in an attempt to grab the flag stuck to the end of it.

Dance companies will perform in the main square as well as during the parades in the main streets. Stands with traditional Maltese crafts will be set up around the streets of Bugibba.

The Carnival is being organised by the Carnival Committee and is supported by the Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government, Arts Council Malta and St Paul’s Bay local council.

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