{"id":55174,"date":"2026-02-14T12:16:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=55174"},"modified":"2026-02-14T12:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:16:21","slug":"gozo-ready-for-carnival-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/gozo-ready-for-carnival-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Gozo ready for carnival days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Prime Minister Robert Abela, together with the Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri, visited Gozo where he closely followed the preparations underway for the Carnival activities that fill the island with days of entertainment, music and tradition every year.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> The visit began in Nadur, where the Prime Minister met with the organizers of the Spontaneous Carnival, an event that is very popular and that every year attracts a large number of young people, Gozitans and Maltese to this locality.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Here he was able to see the work underway on site and spoke to both the organizers from Malta Daily and the Mayor of Nadur Edward Said together with the locals who, with great commitment, continue to keep this tradition alive year after year.<a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248g.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-55177 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248g-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248g-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248g-150x100.jpg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248g.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> During the day, the Prime Minister also visited various establishments and entertainment companies that are organizing activities in different localities around Gozo during the Carnival weekend.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">These initiatives, led mainly by young people, are offering a form of entertainment that attracts a younger generation and continues to enhance the atmosphere on the island of Gozo.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The day continued with visits to five float companies in their warehouses, where the Prime Minister was able to see up close the work underway on the floats that will take part in this year\u2019s Carnival.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Here, the commitment, creativity and sacrifice made by many volunteers to keep this cultural heritage alive stood out.<a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-55178 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248e-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248e-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248e-150x100.jpg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248e.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The last stop for the Prime Minister was in Rabat Gozo where he attended the traditional Carnival parade.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Here he met with participants, volunteers and families who were enjoying the Carnival festivities.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The parade offered a joyful atmosphere full of colors, costumes and floats, which showed once again how Carnival in Gozo remains an event of unity and joy for the entire community.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_55175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55175\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-55175\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248d-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248d-300x196.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248d-150x98.jpg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr260248d.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prime Minister Robert Abela, together with the Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> At the end of his visit, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that, \u201cCarnival in Gozo brings out the positive spirit and commitment of the local community. It is a moment where young people, volunteers, the elderly and families come together to celebrate this feast that is part of our identity. The Government remains committed to supporting these initiatives that bring joy, life and economic activity to the island of Gozo.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Photos: OPM<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_55174\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"55174\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Robert Abela, together with the Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri, visited Gozo where he closely followed the preparations underway for the Carnival activities that fill the island with days of entertainment, music and tradition every year. 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