Several organizations and local artists together with Ghajnsielem Local Council took an active part in this year's edition of Notte Gozitana, Lejliet Lapsi which took place from the 14th to 16th of May. Ghajnsielem.com brings you the full coverage.

'Bethlehem f' Ghajnsielem' in Savina Square

The 'Bethlehem f' Ghajnsielem' Foundation gave a hint of what this year's edition of the nativity village will offer by building a lifesize bakery from the period of Jesus. The bakery measuring over 20ft x 20ft was built in Savina Square and offered traditional local food including maltese bread, ftira, qassati, Gozo cheese etc. The bakery also included a multimedia section to showcase what 'Bethlehem f' Ghajnsielem' is all about. Several local actors animated the attraction. Watch a timelapse video of the construction of the bakery on YouTube.

Art Exhibition by Vince Caruana

'Seven Days' took visitors into an amazing visual journey of Vince Caruana's vibrant palette and creative mastery by offering a narrative of styles stretching from representational to abstract and extending to bronze relief designs. During the exhibition, one also had the opportunity to see the eight designs which have been cast in bronze reliefs for the Għajnsielem Parish's Bell project. The exhibition took place at Maji Wine & Dine Art Gallery and was officially inaugurated on Thursday by Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono. It will remain open until end of May.

Titular Painting in Gozo Ministry Exhibition

The titular painting of Our Lady of Loreto, work of Michael Busutill dating back over 190 years was on display at the Exhibition Hall of the Ministry for Gozo during an exhibition of more than one hundred and fifty paintings, drawings and engravings by various artists from three generations of the Busuttil family, entitled ‘The Busuttil Artists – A legacy of three generations,’

Local talent exhibition in Republic Street

Several local artists showcased their skills and talents in Victoria's main artery in a stand organized by the Ghajnsielem Local Council. The stand included fishing net mending and lace making while Mons. Joseph Zerafa displayed two of his church models. The St Joseph Band Club together with the Franciscan community sold food and beverages in aid of their respective causes.