Għawdex Art Il-Għasel, a honey and bee festival, was held at Villa Rundle Gardens in Victoria. Those who visited the festival were able to enjoy honey goods, beekeeping classes and an interactive arts and crafts station. The event, organised by the Gozo Ministry, was held to support local beekeepers, their bees and genuine Gozitan honey. Around 21 beekeepers exhibited their produce. The European Food Safety Authority earlier this year said the bee population, especially in Europe, was declining at an alarming rate.