One of Gozo’s most recognisable summer traditions returned to Xlendi Bay this weekend, as locals took on the challenge of Il-Ġostra tax-Xlendi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Dating back to the Middle Ages, the traditional game sees participants attempt to make their way along a greased pole suspended over the sea without slipping into the water below.The Ġostra formed part of the traditional games held in connection with the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, bringing crowds to the picturesque Xlendi waterfront on Sunday.Despite its centuries-old roots, the challenge continues to provide plenty of entertainment, with competitors testing their balance as spectators cheer them on from around the bay.This year’s competition saw Alan Xuereb crowned champion of the Xlendi Ġostra 2026, conquering the famous greasy pole to take the title.Have you ever watched the Xlendi Ġostra in person?Facebook Video: Xlendi Gostra•