#HumanityFestival

Our focus on safeguarding Earth #ouronlyhome remains as strong as  ever. This year however, our overwhelming feeling is for us to connect. To come together as the singular humanity that we are. To evolve to be able still to enjoy a planet nurtured by the forces of Mother Nature. For ourselves and for the next generations of earth warriors. This one’s for us. #HumanityFestival

Programme

This year we bring together communities across our Gozitan island  to come together.

Happenings

60+ Trees One Year On

27 February 2022 at 9am to 2pm

Dreams of Horses Farm

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We return to the amazing Dreams of Horses Farm in Xaghra, Gozo to nurture the 60+ saplings planted in 2021 in the fertile soil of the valley of Ta’ l-Ghejun. 

Get your boots ready (or indeed go barefoot) and join us on 27 February 2022 between 9am and 2pm The year’s meet-up will feature the first Pop-Up Giving Cafe which proceeds will go to fund the amazing work at Dreams of Horses. #connect2earth #connect2humanity

Location: Dreams of Horses Farm Wied Ta’ L Ghejun, Ramla Valley, Xaghra. Gozo.

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Pop-up Giving Café

27 February 2022 from 9am

Dreams of Horses Farm

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Pack your newspaper and head down to the first Pop-Up Giving Cafe. Teas, Coffee, Cake and more and all for a good cause! Proceeds will go to support the amazing work at Dreams of Horses Farm. 

Get stuck in by volunteering to help with cakes and bakes or join us on the day to help run the Cafe.  

Location: Dreams of Horses Farm Wied Ta’ L Ghejun, Ramla Valley, Xaghra. Gozo.

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Earth Story Hour

18 March 2022 at 5.30pm

Thrive Community Garden, Nadur

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A mellow twilight storytelling session for children  gathered around a campfire at Thrive Gardens. Children are welcome to express themselves and share their own odes to  earth and humanity.

Featured Story: The Guardians of Childhood – The Man in the Moon by William Joyce.

Duration: 60-ish minutes

Location:  Thrive Community GardenTriq Frangisk Attard, Nadur. 

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Please pre-book as spaces are limited. Thank you. 

Earth Film Nights

25 March 2022 at 6.30pm

Location: Victoria

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During his lifetime, Sir David Attenborough has seen first-hand the monumental scale of environmental change caused by human actions. Now for the first time, he reflects on the devastating changes he’s witnessed and reveals how together we can address the biggest challenges facing life on our planet.

Produced by Silverback Films and WWF, David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet shares Sir David Attenborough’s greatest story yet – his witness statement for the natural world and vision for the future.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Location:  Queen Mary, Malta Campus, Victoria (near Gozo General Hospital)

Chair Yoga

Yoga with Antje

25 March 2022 at 8.30am

Location: St Augustine’s Victoria

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A gentle yoga session with Antje Lewerenz. Experience peacefulness and empower yourself with gentle moves and stretches on the chair. 
Wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mats and blocks will be provided. However, if you have your own mat, please bring it along. 
Duration: 1 hour
Location: St Augustine’s Convent, Pjazza Sant’ Wistin, Victoria

Yoga for Kids

Kids Calm Yoga Gozo

26 March 2022 at 12pm

Location: San Dimitri

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Children aged 3+ are invited to join Sarah for a 30 minute yoga session about Humanity & the Earth. There will be a yoga story with poses, a yoga sleep & yoga singing. First time mini yogis are welcome to join in the fun. Yoga mats are supplied and can be shared with parents. 

Grown-ups, why not combine this with  Yoga with Michelle and Monique starting at 1pm? Bring snacks and make it a lovely lunchtime in the great outdoors.
 
Duration: 30 minutes 
Location:  San Dimitri, Gharb

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Please pre-book as spaces are limited. Thank you. 

Yoga

Michelle Bartolo Yoga

26 March 2022 1pm

Location: San Dimitri

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Michelle will guide you through this 75 min class which will be a combination of breath practices, warmups, kriyas (combination of breath sound and movement) & asana postures to open your body and mind to the voice of your soul. The class will end with some long held restorative poses and a relaxing long meditation.

Want to introduce your children to the wonders of Yoga? Join Sarah for Kids Yoga at noon.

Duration: 75 minutes

Location:  San Dimitri, Gharb 

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Please reserve as spaces are limited. Thank you.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Malta

7 April 2022 at 6.00pm

Santa Verna, Xaghra, Gozo

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An opportunity to try 𝗧𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗛𝗜 with one of the islands’ leading fitness and martial arts coaches, 𝗔𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗫𝗜𝗦𝗔 who joins #HumanityFestival to support our wellbeing.

Date: 7 April 2022
Time: 6.00pm
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Santa Verna, Xaghra, Gozo

Tai Chi may help to relieve stress and anxiety, promote coordination and flexibility and bring back balance into your life. Although its roots is based on Martial Arts there is no age limit for this beautiful and flowing practice. 

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Earth Film Nights

7 April 2022 at 6.30pm

Gharb Band Club, Gharb

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Today,  we need a new direction, objective… A new dream! The documentary Tomorrow sets out to showcase alternative and creative ways of viewing agriculture, economics, energy and education. It offers constructive solutions to act on a local level to make a difference on a global level.  

Duration: 2 hours

Location:  Gharb Band Club, Gharb Village Square

Dwejra Guided Nature Walk

Nature Trust

9 April 2022 at 10:30am

Location: San Lawrenz Square

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A circular guided walk with a Nature Trust guide starting and ending near San Lawrenz Square, Gozo. Learn about the amazing and diverse flora and fauna found in this Natura 2000 site.

DayofMuck Volunteering

10 April 2002 at 10am

Dreams of Horses Farm

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A volunteering day at Dreams of Horses Farm getting to 65 saplings. Weeding, digging and yes, spreading muck around the trees! Not for the faint hearted.

Location: Dreams of Horses Farm Wied Ta’ L Ghejun, Ramla Valley, Xaghra. Gozo.

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Secret Teddy Bears’ Picnic

16 April 2022 at 11am

Sorry – Rain Check!

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Earth Film Nights

21 April 2022 at 6.30pm

Gharb Band Club, Gharb

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Living the Change is a feature-length documentary that explores solutions to the global crises we face today – solutions any one of us can be part of – through the inspiring stories of people pioneering change in their own lives and in their communities in order to live in a sustainable and regenerative way.

Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes

Location: Gharb Band Club,

Gharb Village Square,

Stargazing

With Din l-Art Helwa Ghawdex

22 April 2022 at 8pm

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Spacelab Lates

Coming May 2022

Watch this Space

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Humanity Festival Campfire

Gharb Local Council + Spacelab

TBC April 2022 at 7.30pm

Location: Gharb Village Square

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Since that first flint spark, mankind has gathered around fire for warmth, nutrition, community and togetherness. 

As dusk falls over Gozo on April 2nd we will light our Humanity Hour Campfire in Għarb Village Square – a summoning for come-unity within our islands and beyond. Gather around, sing, play, eat, laugh and be merry. Take time to gaze at the flames, breathe and be happy. This one’s for us.

Date: 2 April 2022
Time: 7pm onwards
Location: Għarb Village Square, Gozo
 

Featuring:
Village Campfire 🔥
Barbequed Food 🍳
Vegan Food 🥗
Toasted Marshmallows of course 🍡
Live Music and Song 🎷
 

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