The organisers of Sta Marija Gozo horse races have defended the centuries-old tradition after a horse was filmed slipping on tarmac and falling on Saturday , insisting the animal was not injured and what happened was “just an accident”. "Every year there is a fuss over this race; the incident was just an accident, and the horse wasn’t hurt," Michael
Every society inherits traditions. They tell us where we came from, shape our identity and connect us to our communities. Malta is no different. Our traditions deserve respect. But every generation also has a responsibility to ask an important question: As our understanding of the world evolves, should some of our traditions progress with it? Respecting
A video has captured the moment a horse being ridden down Victoria’s main street during a traditional race slipped on the asphalt, sparking fresh concerns about the races. The race took place on Republic Street on Saturday evening as part of celebrations leading up to the Santa Marija feast on August 15. Traditionally held on the feast day itself,
Footage sent to Lovin Malta has captured the moment a horse slipped on the asphalt and crashed into hay bales during traditional street racing in Victoria, Gozo yesterday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) The incident occurred during the traditional horse races held along Republic Street as part of the Santa Marija