A President's Ball in aid of the Community Chest Fund will be held at Ggantija Temples on August 30.
President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca said the Ball was not meant to be an activity just for the Gozitans, but an event to enable everyone to contribute to the Community Chest Fund while enjoying one of Gozo's most important heritage sites.
The President explained how the Community Chest Fund needed more funds to meet its commitments in view of an increase in cancer patients.
Gozo Minister Anton Refalo and PN General Secretary Chris Said also spoke at the launch to voice their support.Daphne Caruana, curator of Ggantija Temples said this was an opportunity to showcase the temples.
Catermax will be responsible for catering while Xagħra Historical Re-enactment Organisation will present pre-historic re-enactments. Transport for Maltese crossing over for the event will be provided from Cirkewwa on board the Fernandes.
Booking on www.mccf.org.mt San Anton Palace or the office of the Malta Community Chest Fund inTriq Putirjal, Victoria.
VISIT TO COMINO
The President today also visited Comino. She toured the Comino Hotel and also met volunteers of Din l-Art Helwa during a tour of Santa Marija Tower. She also met the four permanent residents in Comino