Dingli’s agricultural notoriety took centre stage yesterday at the locality’s biggest showcase of local produce and Maltese traditions.

The annual event, organised by the local council in collaboration with local non-governmental organisations, featured a large replica of a traditional Maltese karettun (cart) full of fruits and vegetables.

The agricultural and traditional festival included a beauty contest for sheep and goats and a show featuring dogs of all shapes and sizes.

The locality is known for its wine, so the annual event would not have been complete without a competition between reds, rosés and whites. Bird enthusiasts were also kept entertained with poultry and pigeon shows.

Throughout the event, there was a variety of traditional folk shows and għana vocal music competitions, as well as guided tours of Buskett Gardens. 

A number of stands sold local produce. At an artisanal market, women showed off traditional weaving and lace making using ċombini (spools).

This 15th edition of the festival was a collaboration of the Parliamentary Secretariat for Agriculture, Malta Tourism Authority, Parliamentary Secretariat for Local Government, Culture Ministry, Malta Arts Council, Tourism Ministry and Valletta 2018.

The annual festival included a beauty contest for sheep and goats and a show featuring dogs of all shapes and sizes.