A delegation of around 20 primary school students from the Italian village of Tolfa ended 5-day cultural exchange visit in Ghajnsielem. The main aim behind this visit was to share the student's experiences with each other, make new friends and learn about each other's culture. The group was led by Tolfa Mayor Dr Alessandro Battilocchio. Most of the children were accompanied by their parents.

The group arrived on Thursday morning and settled at the Grand Hotel, Ghajnsielem. The group was then offered launch by the Ghajnsielem Local Council and at 6pm they departed to Victoria where they visited the Citadel by night. The tour was led by Miss Paulene Grech, Head of Ghajnsielem Primary School, 

On Friday, the the Italian delegation visited the Ghajnsielem Primary School where they amalgamated with the local students. Several extracurricular activities where organized for the students during a activity which was attended by several distinctive guests including the Speaker of the House or President Dr. Louis Galea, Gozo Minister Hon. Giovanna Debono, the Italian Ambassador to Malta H.E. Dr Paolo Andrea Trabalza and Gozo Bishop Mgr. Mario Grech. During this event, Ghajnsielem Mayor Francis Cauchi and his Italian Counterpart Dr Alessandro Battilocchio exchanged gifts for the occasion. The Italian delegation spent the afternoon in Comino while a pizza night and bingo was organized for the evening.

On Saturday, the Italian delegation spent a whole day in Malta where they visited Valletta and Mdina.  On Sunday, the Italians heard the 10.00am mass at the Ghajnsielem Parish Church before they left for a short tour around Gozo. A farewell dinner organized by the Ghajnsielem local council wrapped up the activities. The delegation left on Monday morning.

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