Gozo Weather Facebook page administrator Andrea Muscat was presented with the Għarb Gozitan Cultural Award during a musico-cultural evening held to mark Għarb Day. The page has thousands of followers.
Gozo Minister Anton Refalo presented Carmela Cassar with the Generous Heart award and a new Personal Achievement Award to Lisa Marie Micallef.
Mayor David Apap Agius announced that Can. Mikiel Cauchi is to be presented with the Gieħ l-Għarb award for his pastoral work in the locality, at Ta’ Pinu sanctuary and the Gozo diocese.
The event started with Mass concelebrated by archpriest Joseph Sultana and the basilica chapter. Afterwards, a plaque in Latin marking the setting up of the parish and another commemorating Għarb personalities Karmni Grima, Frangisk Portelli, Frenc tal-Għarb and Bishop Emeritus Nikol Cauchi, were blessed.
The event also included performances by Visitation Band, reading of poems of Joe Attard and excerpts from the musical Moses by children participating in a summer club.