Carnival weekend

The week running up to pancake day in Malta and Gozo is one massive party. I didn't realise how good these events were until I went to see them for myself. The floats were big, the costumes were bright and the atmosphere was amazing. The perfect way to celebrate the end of exams woop woop!!

Last Saturday I got the ferry over to Gozo for the first time; it is very different to Malta as it's more rural, whereas Malta is very built up. In the  afternoon/ evening I went to a dance show that was put on by classes from different schools. Each had a different theme such as seasons, films/ Disney and Native Americans. All the kids did really well; the younger kids were cute in their flower costumes and the older kids put on a funny performance based around the London Olympics.

Dance show in Gozo

Then it was time to get ready for the street party!! This was very much for older teens/ people in their twenties. I had never been to anything like this before; floats were going down the road, everyone was dressed up (some more controversial than others) and the bars were outside.

Monday afternoon I was waiting for the bus back home, after going to Marsaxlokk, with my friend when we heard music; we went to check it out and managed see the parade in Floriana (next to Valletta). These were stunning!! Massive florescent coloured floats were travelling around blasting music with people in elaborate costumes dancing on them!!

Parade in Floriana

All in all in was a great experience and I would highly recommend going if you get the chance - Malta certainly know how to celebrate.

We started our semester two modules at uni on pancake day and didnt get home till late (lectures here can be any time between 8am and 8pm). We made pancakes before we went and heated them up when we got back, then played a game of rummy-cub. Perfect end to a good weekend.

J :)