The Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri, launched the Carnival program in Gozo with activities scheduled to commence on February 4 and continue until February 13, 2024. 

Minister Clint Camilleri stated, “Every year, significant efforts are made to ensure that this celebration of art and colors not only continues to grow but, more importantly, becomes sustainable. 

As the Ministry for Gozo, believing in local artists, we ensure that this event not only continues to flourish but, more than that, becomes sustainable.” 

He recalled that in September of the previous year, a scheme was initiated for the first time to provide financial assistance to Gozitan designers and Carnival organizations to revive venues that could be used for float construction. 

This is in addition to the support given to local councils for the organization of Carnival-related activities. The National and Regional Celebrations Committee within the Cultural Heritage Directorate is responsible for organizing the Regional Carnival of Gozo, starting from February 9 and continuing until February 13 in Victoria. 

The Ministry also assists several Gozitan local councils organizing Carnival-related events in their respective communities. Among them is the spontaneous Carnival of Nadur, which has been growing in popularity and is scheduled from February 9 to February 13 after sunset. 

On February 4, there will also be Carnival activities organized in Għarb, among others. Minister Clint Camilleri concluded by expressing confidence that this year’s prepared activities will once again contribute to making the Gozo Carnival a memorable experience for the entire family, ensuring a positive trend linked with tourism for Gozo in the years to come.

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