🐻 Bear Run & Festival in Gozo
Bear Festival & Running with l-Ors tal-Gandlora — A Marathon with Heart on the Island of Gozo Picture an autumn dawn on Gozo: salt-kissed sea air, golden limestone cliffs catching the first light, and a roaring sea of bear-clad runners surging from the medieval Citadel of Victoria. They honor l-Ors tal-Gandlora, the Maltese Christmas bear who once haunted naughty children — now reborn as a furry emblem of courage, community, and kindness. Mandatory Bear Attire Rule: Every participant must wear visible bear attire, which may include subtle ears to full suits. This unites the pack visually, amplifies social media buzz (#BearWave), and turns the island into a living folktale. A whole-day festival will be held in the heart of Gozo,...