Next month the beautiful old city within the Cittadella in Victoria will be lit up for the evening with a festival of lights – Lejl Imkebbes (Mediterranean Diwali).

The quaint narrow streets will be illuminated by more than 30,000 candles of all forms, creating a wonderful magical atmosphere.

Visitors will be able to wander round and take in the Cittadella’s breathtaking 360-degree panorama of Gozo’s hills, valleys, villages and churches, and the view across to Malta.

Numerous activities are planned for all the family to enjoy during the evening, including historic reenactments, extended and free entrance to museums, the opening of other public venues of interest, live entertainment and children’s activities.

There will also be food stalls offering both Maltese and other food, with the emphasis on Indian, there will be something to suit all tastes and ages.

Lejl Imkebbes (Mediterranean Diwali) is taking place on Saturday, the 3rd of November from 6pm onwards. Entrance is free.  There will be extra return service on bus route 301 Mgarr to Victoria until 1am.

This event is organised in collaboration with Ministry for Gozo, Visit Malta and VisitGozo.com

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