Żebbuġ: The Tradition of Għażżiela

Żebbuġ celebrates the enduring tradition of the għażżiela, an oven-baked dough marked with the initials of Our Lady, believed to offer protection against thunderstorms. This event will feature a live demonstration of the traditional preparation process, accompanied by an informative speech that delves into its historical and spiritual significance. A background video will further explore the origins and evolution of this unique custom, ensuring its legacy continues to resonate within the community.

Region of Culture Gozo 2025: Programme Launch

To celebrate the launch of Region of Culture – Gozo 2025, instead of one central celebration, the Artistic Director and team have worked with every Local Council to develop initiatives taking place across various localities, forming a collective celebration over a weekend that brings different spaces and communities to life. This approach serves as both an invitation to the public and a reflection of the programme’s ethos. Each event highlights a meaningful aspect of its locality, showcasing distinctive places, traditions and art forms. By focusing on small-scale yet impactful interventions, the launch reinforces the commitment to innovation, collaboration and community engagement.

Building on existing connections between cultural stakeholders while establishing new partnerships to broaden Gozo’s cultural network, the programme will also strengthen and elevate current cultural initiatives to align with the region’s evolving artistic and strategic objectives.

Full programme available from regjunghawdex.com