The weekend of February 24-27 was characterised by rain, cold and wind. Yet despite the inclement weather, the festivities prepared by the Ghajnsielem Council in honour of a visiting delegation from Tolfa went ahead. The delegation represented the Choir of Tolfa, 'Corale di Tolfa', which is well known in the Lazio region for its performances. They performed in several occasions including Masses with the Holy Pope.

The flight from Italy to Malta was satisfactory, but the crossing to Gozo was buffeted by the rough sea. Nevertheless, the programme went ahead as planned.

On Saturday morning the group was taken on a coach tour of Gozo. They visited Ggantija temples, Azure Window and the inland sea at Dwejra, the old borough in Victoria and the Citadel. In the evening the Corale di Tolfa gave a concert in the old parish church of Ghajnsielem, which they opened with Beethoven's setting of Schiller's Ode to Joy, which is the anthem of the European Union. The choir sang a cappella. The programme included sacred works and songs including Era sera, Signore delle Cime, Vola vola, La Strada dell'Amore and O Pescator del Mare.

The following day the Corale di Tolfa joined the Lauretana Choir of Ghajnsielem during the 10 a.m. Mass at Ghajnsielem parish church. After lunch they were invited by the Ghajnsielem council to attend the Carnival activities in Victoria.

 "The people of Tolfa were visibly happy during their stay in Gozo especially when they met with the Ghajnsilmizi. This shows that after 3 years the twinning between the two communities is bearing fruits" Mayor Francis Cauchi told Ghajnsielem.com.