Ghanafest is a Maltese folk music festival celebrating traditional Għana singing in an international context. Held annually in mid-June at the Argotti Gardens in Floriana, it features local għannejja (folk singers) performing improvised poetic songs alongside Mediterranean and world music acts 1 2. The multi-day event highlights Maltese cultural heritage by bringing għana out of village wine bars into a major festival setting.
The festival is built on the centuries-old Maltese għana tradition, an oral folksong form where singers improvise dueling verses 1. Ghanafest provides a platform to transmit and sustain this living heritage, reflecting Malta's identity as part of Mediterranean folk culture.
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Ġnienijiet Argotti · Floriana
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Attendees gather around the stage as singers exchange witty rhymes; audience participation through clapping and response is encouraged, creating an interactive cultural experience.
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Tickets required · Typical price: €2
Moderate crowds
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