To mark the completion of the restoration of the Citadel an event entitled Swar u Ħajja (Bastions and Life) was held as part of a Citadel Inaugural Season series of events organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the Gozo Ministry. Various museums and other sites at the Citadel were open to visitors for free, including the war shelters, grain silos, the Gozo court building and the cathedral bell tower. The latter two are not normally open to the public. The Gran Castello Historic House also hosted artisans who showcased their trade, such as cotton and lace making, weaving and spinning.