Zabbar is to come alive with a new festival – The Malta International Food Festival, which will be held on the evening of June 1.

Endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and Parliamentary Secretariat for Local Government and Culture, and organised by Zabbar Local Council, the new festival is being held instead of  ‘Lejla f’Belt Hompesch’.

Professional chefs will be showcasing food from six different areas of the world.

The festival will be spread from Sanctuary Street to St. James’ Square. Those attending will be able to buy and taste freshly-prepared American, Asian, Italian, Spanish, Arabic and Maltese food. The deisgnated food areas will be decorated  to give the visitors the opportunity to virtually transport themselves to the countries and regions being depicted through the culinary expertise of the chefs.

Two stages will be set up in the old Bus terminus and in St James’ Square. Entertainment will be provided by  Errol (Airport Impressions) with Claudia Faniello and Klinsmann’s PlanetSeed as well as Gianluca Bezzina.

A special children’s area will be set up next to the American Arena. Bouncy Castles, face-painting and other activities will be the delight and the main attractions for the kids.

Quinton Scerri, Mayor of Zabbar said: “The team is so enthusiastic about this new festival. This is part of an ambitious project which shall establish a new calendar of cultural and social activities in our city. I truly believe in the rich values of our locality and I am committed to introduce a new era which shall put Zabbar back on the list of Malta’s best villages.