Minister Owen Bonnici Visits Final Preparations For Summer Carnival

With the Summer Carnival just around the corner, Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici has paid a visit to some of the volunteers preparing for this much-loved annual celebration. The event has become a staple in the Maltese cultural calendar, enjoyed by families from Malta and Gozo as well as visitors from abroad.

This year’s edition is being organised by Festivals Malta and will run from Friday 22 August to Sunday 24 August, with activities scheduled in both Buġibba and Marsaskala. The programme promises a lively mix of entertainment and colourful displays designed to appeal to all ages.

Speaking during his visit, Minister Bonnici highlighted the importance of continuing to invest in cultural traditions that bring people together. He praised the volunteers and organisers for their hard work and expressed confidence that this year’s Carnival will once again prove to be a great success. The Minister also reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting cultural events that showcase Maltese identity and make it more accessible to the public.

The Carnival will feature two routes in Buġibba on 22 and 23 August, before moving to Marsaskala on 24 August. Crowds can expect vibrant parades, music and floats, with this year marking a record number of entries, including three floats from Gozo.

Festivals Malta Chief Executive Frans Agius and Carnival Artistic Director Jason Busuttil joined the Minister on his visit and expressed their delight at the growing scale of the event. They thanked all participants for their dedication in keeping this tradition alive.

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