Easter in Gozo 2021 by visitgozo

L-GĦID FʼGĦAWDEX

ARTI, FIDI U TRADIZZJONI 13 Mar – 4 Apr 2021

L-Aħħar Nifs – Artist: Joseph Cauchi, acrylic on canvas

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Kull organizzatur huwa responsabbli li josserva d-direttivi, li jinħarġu minn żmien għal żmien, kif mitluba millAwtoritajiet tas-Saħħa. Il-parteċipanti u l-udjenza huma mitluba jkunu responsabbli billi josservaw ir-regolamenti tal-avveniment u dawk maħruġa mill-Awtoritajiet tas-Saħħa, kif ukoll li l-maskra għandha tintlibes f’kull ħin. Minħabba s-sitwazzjoni preżenti jista’ jkun li ċerti avvenimenti jitħassru, għalhekk inħeġġukom biex iżżuru l-paġna tagħna ta’ Facebook: Easter in Gozo jew visitgozo.com għal aktar aġġornamenti. Every organiser is responsible for observing and adhering to the measures issued by the Health Authorities, which are constantly being updated. The participants and audience are asked to be responsible by abiding to the regulations of these events and of those issued by the Health Authorities, as well as to keep their masks on at all times. Due to the current situation, there is a possibility that some of these events will be cancelled. Furthermore, we urge you to visit our Facebook page: Easter in Gozo or visitgozo.com for further updates.

L-Għid il-Kbir u l-festi marbuta mal-mewt u l-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesu Kristu huma żminijiet u ċelebrazzjonijiet għeżież għalina lkoll. Huma ġrajjiet li jġegħluna nirriflettu u nieħdu pawża millħajja mgħaġġla li aħna mdorrijin biha, għalkemm matul dawn l-aħħar xhur, il-ħajja li konna nafu, inbidlet. Il-Knisja Kattolika tilgħab rwol importanti f’din l-ikbar ġrajja tal-umanità, u l-kult abbinat malGħid Imqaddes baqa’ ħaj frott id-devozzjoni talkomunitajiet Insara. Il-Ministeru għal Għawdex ser jibqa’ impenjat li jkompli jrawwem dawn it-tradizzjonijiet filbosta forom tagħhom, kemm artistiċi, reliġjużi u soċjali. Hu ta’ pjaċir għalija, bħala Ministru għal Għawdex, li nara dan l-impenn jiġi trażmess f’numru kbir ta’ voluntiera li bid-dedikazzjoni tagħhom, iżommu ħajjin dawn it-tradizzjonijiet. Għalkemm b’mod totalment differenti minn dak li aħna mdorrija nassistu għalih, il-Ministeru għal Għawdex ser iniedi programm ridott ta’ attivitajiet biex jitfakkru dawn il-jiem imqaddsa talGħid il-Kbir. Din is-sena, dawn l-attivitajiet ser ikopru diversi aspetti inklużi kunċerti żgħar, esibizzjonijiet ta’ statwi talĠimgħa l-Kbira u drive-throughs, fost oħrajn. Dawn l-attivitajiet kollha se jittellgħu skont id-direttivi maħruġa mill-Awtoritajiet tas-Saħħa. Tifhmu li biex inħarsu s-saħħa ta’ kull wieħed u waħda minnkom kellna nħassru u nibdlu bosta attivitajiet. Inħeġġiġkom sabiex iżżommu ruħkom aġġornati bl-aħħar żviluppi billi ssegwu l-paġna ta’ Facebook – Easter in Gozo. F’ismi u f’isem il-familja tiegħi nixtieq nawguralkom l-Għid ittajjeb! Clint Camilleri Ministru għal Għawdex

As a community, with deep rooted traditions, the Holy Week and Easter are dear to us as we consider these as a time of devotion. They are events that make us pause, reflect and take a break from the fast-paced life we are accustomed to, although over the past months, the way of life we used to know, has changed. Over the years, the Catholic Church played an important role in keeping alive the devotion and traditions associated with Easter through her teaching and the faithfulness of Christian communities. The Ministry for Gozo is committed at continuing to foster these traditions in their many forms, being artistic, religious and social. It is my pleasure, as Minister for Gozo, to see this commitment being transmitted to a large number of volunteers who, with their dedication and passion, keep these traditions alive. Although totally different from what we are accustomed to witness at this particular time of the year, the Ministry for Gozo will launch a reduced program of activities to commemorate the Holy Week and Easter. This year’s activities will cover various aspects including but not limited to small concerts, exhibitions of Good Friday statues and drive-throughs. All these activities will be organised in accordance with the directives issued by the Health Authorities. In order to respect these directives, and to safeguard the wellbeing of each and every one of you, we had to change and replace many events. I encourage you to keep up to date with the latest updates by following the Facebook page - Easter in Gozo. On my behalf and my family, I would like to wish you a Happy Easter! Clint Camilleri Minister for Gozo

A philatelic exhibition, organized by the Gozo Philatelic Society, detailing the use of the first Maltese stamp, the classic half penny yellow, particularly in correspondence used in Gozo towards the end of the 19th century.

TILL TUESDAY, 6TH APRIL

JOSEPH VELLA

Joseph Vella & Oliver Friggieri: A Meeting of Minds

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POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

: OLIVER FRIGGIERI 9:00am – 5:00pm

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday

A MEETING OF MINDS

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TILL TUESDAY, 6TH APRIL Malta’s First in Gozo

POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday

9:00am – 5:00pm

Esibizzjoni filatelika organizzata mill-Gozo Philatelic Society fejn wieħed isib fost l-oħrajn dettalji fuq l-ewwel bolla Maltija, speċjalment meta kienet tiġi użata f’korrispondenza f’Għawdex fi tmiem is-seklu 19. 2

TWILIGHTS POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday

9:00am – 5:00pm

Permezz ta’ din il-kollezzjoni l-artist Aaron Formosa joffri kunċett ġdid ta’ arti sagra li biha jagħmel interpretazzjoni personali ta’ narrazzjonijiet Bibbliċi u reliġjużi. Din l-interpretazzjoni hi pjuttost differenti minn dawk li normalment naraw fi knejjes lokali. Through this collection, Aaron Formosa offers a new concept of sacred art: a personal interpretation of Biblical and religious narratives – a different interpretation from what we are acquainted with in the local churches.

TILL SUNDAY, 4TH APRIL

SATURDAY, 13TH MARCH – TUESDAY, 6TH APRIL

Cross of Hope POST (VENUE): ST GREGORY STREET, TA’ KERĊEM

Salib tal-metall miksi b’xogħol tar-rakkmu u mżejjen bi fjuri magħmula mis-suf minn The Gozo Crafty Ladies. A metal-framed Cross adorned with crochet squares and flowers made from yarn by The Gozo Crafty Ladies.

SATURDAY, 13TH MARCH – 10:30AM Tradizzjonijiet tar-Randan u l-Għid f’Għawdex - Taħdita Lent and Easter Traditions in Gozo – Lecture POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Taħdita minn Dr Paul George Pisani fuq tradizzjonijiet relatati ma’ żmien ir-Randan u l-Għid. Lecture by Dr Paul George Pisani about Lent and Easter traditions.

Vexilla Regis: From Shame to Glory POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday

9:00am – 5:00pm

Esibizzjoni ta’ Kurċifissi artistiċi. An exhibition of artistic Crucifixes. 3

SATURDAY, 13TH MARCH – TUESDAY, 6TH APRIL

An exhibition displaying sixty figurines depicting salient moments from the last three days of the Passion of Jesus Christ. These works of art were carved in clay by local artist Manuel Gauci and the display is set by Eżekjel Grima, owner of the miniature statues.

SATURDAY, 20TH MARCH – 11:30AM

Via Crucis - Holy Week Exhibition POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday

9:00am – 5:00pm

Esibizzjoni ta’ purċissjoni tradizzjonali u lokali tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira permezz ta’ statwetti żgħar magħmula bl-idejn.

Kunċert ta’ Mużika Sagra Choir Recital of Sacred Music

An exhibition of a traditional and local Good Friday procession presented through miniature hand-crafted statuettes.

POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

SUNDAY, 14TH MARCH – SUNDAY, 4TH APRIL Il-Golgota, Minjatura tal-Passjoni POST (VENUE): VICTORY BAND CLUB, IX-XAGĦRA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday

9:00am – 12:00pm 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Minjatura minn Eżekjel Grima li turi ġrajjiet ewlenin tal-aħħar tliet ijiem tal-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. Din tikkonsisti f’sittin figurin maħduma fit-tafal mill-artist Għawdxi Manuel Gauci. 4

Il-Kor tal-Bażilika ta’ San Ġorġ, Laudate Pueri, ser jinterpreta mużika sagra ta’ kompożituri ewlenin millġeneri tar-Rinaxximent, għal dak kontemporanju. L-istil talinterpretazzjoni, hu ispirat mill-Iskola Rumana, li hi sinonima mal-Kor tal-Kappella Sistina, li kien taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Domenico Bartolucci. Il-postijiet huma limitati. The Laudate Pueri Choir of St George’s Basilica will interpret sacred polyphonic motets from major composers, ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary genres. The style of interpretation is inspired by the Roman School, synonymous with the Cappella Sistina Choir which was under the direction of Domenico Bartolucci. Limited spaces available.

SUNDAY, 21ST MARCH – 7:00PM

Testment ta’ Kristu POST (VENUE): OUR LADY OF POMPEI CHURCH, VICTORIA

L-Aħħar Seba’ Kelmiet ta’ Kristu The Seven Last Words of Christ POST (VENUE): PARISH CHURCH, TA’ SANNAT

L-Aħħar Seba’ Kelmiet li Kristu qal fuq is-Salib ġew komposti mużikalment minn Joseph Haydn, għal Cordia String Quartet biex jindaqqu waqt il-funzjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira. The Seven Last Words refers to the seven short phrases uttered by Jesus on the Cross, set to music by Joseph Haydn, to be performed by Cordia String Quartet during the Good Friday’s Ceremony.

Il-Fondazzjoni Santa Ċeċilja ser tippreżenta kunċert ta’ mużika sagra b’lirika ta’ Lorna Cassar u mużika tal-fundatur Antoine Mercieca. F’dan il-kunċert sejrin nagħtu ħarsa lejn il-mumenti l-aktar importanti mill-ħajja ta’ Kristu, partikularment l-Aħħar Ċena. L-awtriċi, flimkien ma’ mużiċisti lokali u solisti, li sejrin jinterpretaw il-karattri prinċipali f’din in-narrattiva, jeħduna lejn l-aħħar erbgħa u għoxrin siegħa tal-ħajja ta’ Ġesù: mit-tħejjija tal-Aħħar Ċena sal-aħħar tislima bejn Ġesù u ommu Marija. Ilpostijiet huma limitati. The Santa Cecilia Foundation presents a sacred music concert “Testment ta’ Kristu” - lyrics by Lorna Cassar and music by the founder Antoine Mercieca. This concert focuses on the most important moments of the life of Christ, particularly the Last Supper. The author, with the participation of local musicians, alongside soloists who will interpret main characters in this narrative, will take us through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life: from the preparation for the Last Supper to the last greeting between Jesus and his mother Mary. Limited spaces available. 5

WEDNESDAY, 24TH MARCH – 7:30PM

Stabat Mater POST (VENUE): CATHEDRAL CHURCH, VICTORIA

Il-Fundazzjoni Classique tippreżenta STABAT MATER, ta’ Giovanni Battista Pergolesi bis-sehem tas-sopran Nicola Said, alto Clare Ghigo, u s-sezzjoni tal-istrumenti tal-korda talOrkestra Filarmonika ta’ Malta (leader: Marcelline Agius), ilkoll taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro. Joseph Debrincat. Dħul b’xejn iżda riservazzjoni hija obbligatorja fuq grechgj@gmail.com jew 7970 3288. The Classique Foundation proudly presents Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s STABAT MATER featuring soprano Nicola Said, alto Clare Ghigo, and the string section of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (leader: Marcelline Agius) under the direction of Mro Joseph Debrincat. Free entrance but prior reservation is obligatory on grechgj@gmail.com or 7970 3288. 6

THURSDAY, 25TH MARCH – 7:30PM

Mater Dolorosa - Kunċert ta’ Mużika Sagra Mater Dolorosa – Sacred Music Concert POST (VENUE): BASILICA OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, IN-NADUR

Is-Soċjetà Filarmonika Mnarja tippreżenta kunċert ta’ mużika sagra u klassika. F’dan il-kunċert ser jieħdu sehem solisti lokali li ser ikunu akkumpanjati mill-Banda Mnarja taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro. Dr Joseph Grech. Il-postijiet huma limitati. Dan l-avveniment ser ikun imxandar live fuq il-paġna ta’ Facebook: mnarjalive.com u YouTube. The Mnarja Philharmonic Society presents a concert of sacred and classical music. This concert will feature resident soloists accompanied by the Mnarja Band, under the direction of Mro Dr Joseph Grech. Limited spaces available. This event will be livestreamed on the Facebook page mnarjalive. com and YouTube.

FRIDAY, 26TH MARCH – 6:00PM

FRIDAY, 26TH MARCH – FRIDAY, 2ND APRIL

Wirja-Kappella “Ave Crux, Spes Unica” – Sliem għalik, o Salib, Tama tagħna (A.D. 2012) POST (VENUE): 24, KENN L-ASSUNTA, TRIQ SANTA MARIJA, VICTORIA

Ħinijet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday, 26th March Saturday, 27th March Sunday, 28th March (Palm Sunday) Monday 29th till Wednesday 31st March Thursday, 1st April (Maundy Thursday) Friday, 2nd April (Good Friday)

Via Matris POST (VENUE): BASILICA OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LADY, IX-XAGĦRA

Meditazzjoni fuq is-Seba’ Duluri ta’ Ommna Marija, animata millKor Voci Angeliche. A meditation on the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady animated by the Voci Angeliche Choir.

9:30am - 12:30pm 10:00am - 12:00pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm 9:30am - 12:30pm 9:30am - 12:30pm 7:00pm - 11:30pm 8:00am - 1:00pm

“Ave Crux, Spes Unica – Sliem għalik, o Salib, tama tagħna” hi esibizzjoni ta’ arti sagra marbuta mal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa. Din ilwirja, tikkonsisti f’kappella mżejna u armata għal dawn il-jiem tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa. F’din l-esibizzjoni nsibu xbieha għażiża u devota tal-Wiċċ ta’ Kristu li tmur lura lejn it-tieni nofs tas-seklu 19. Fiha nsibu wkoll sett vari tal-Passjoni li qed jinħadmu millartist lokali Manuel Buhagiar flimkien ma’ vestwarju rikk talĠimgħa Mqaddsa. “Ave Crux, Spes Unica – Sliem għalik, o Salib, tama tagħna” is a sacred art Holy Week exhibition. This exhibition includes an image of the face of Christ, which dates back to the second half of the 19th century, an original chapel decorated for this holy season, as well as a set of statues depicting the Passion of the Christ. One can also admire the biblical attire, synonymous with the Holy Week. 7

FRIDAY, 26TH MARCH – FRIDAY, 2ND APRIL

FRIDAY, 26TH MARCH – SATURDAY, 3RD APRIL

Il-Passjoni u l-Mewt ta’ Ġesù - Wirja Golgota The Passion of the Christ - Golgotha Exhibition POST (VENUE): ĊENTRU ĠESÙ NAZZARENU, IX-XAGĦRA

Luigi Guacci, Lecce (1871-1934) POST (VENUE): BASILICA OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LADY, IX-XAGĦRA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday till Saturday Sundays and Public Holidays

3:30pm – 7:00pm 8:00am – 12:00pm 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Esibizzjoni li tikkonsisti fi statwi artistiċi tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira li ġew maħduma f’Lecce. An exhibition of artistic Good Friday statues which were made in Lecce. 8

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday, 26th March Saturday, 27th March Sunday, 28th March (Palm Sunday) Monday, 29th March Tuesday, 30th March Wednesday, 31st March Thursday, 1st April (Maundy Thursday) Friday, 2nd April (Good Friday) Saturday, 3rd April (Easter Saturday)

4:00pm - 8:00pm 9:30am - 12:00pm 4:00pm - 8:00pm 9:30am - 12:00pm 4:00pm - 8:00pm 4:00pm - 8:00pm 4:00pm - 8:00pm 9:30am – 12:00pm 4:00pm – 8:00pm 9:30am - 12:00pm 4:00pm - 8:00pm 9:30am - 12:00pm 4:00pm – 8:00pm 9:30am - 12:00pm

Esibizzjoni fejn wieħed jista’ jsegwi l-Passjoni u l-Mewt ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu mill-Aħħar Ċena sal-Qawmien. An exhibition where one can follow the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ from the Last Supper to the Resurrection.

FRIDAY, 26TH MARCH – SUNDAY, 4TH APRIL

Ħtija Tiegħi POST (VENUE): 34, REPUBLIC STREET, VICTORIA

Esibizzjoni tal-Passjoni b’Differenza Exhibition of the Passion with a Difference POST (VENUE): FRANVIC, PARISOT STREET, IX-XAGĦRA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Mondays to Sundays Thursday, 1st April (Maundy Thursday) Friday, 2nd April (Good Friday)

4:00pm – 9:00pm 7:30am – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 12:00am 7:30am – 8:00pm

Din l-esibizzjoni unika, tal-mixja tal-Passjoni, ser tkun irrapreżentata minn biċċiet ta’ silhouettes maħluqa permezz ta’ diversi effetti tad-dwal. Din ser tittellgħa minn Charlon Said. A unique exhibition by Charlon Said detailing the Passion of the Christ through light effects and in silhouette form.

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday, 26th March Saturday, 27th March Sunday, 28th March (Palm Sunday) Monday 29th till Wednesday 31st March Thursday, 1st April (Maundy Thursday) Friday, 2nd April (Good Friday) Saturday, 3rd April (Easter Saturday) Sunday, 4th April (Easter Sunday)

5:00pm - 9:00pm 9:30am – 12:00pm 5:30pm – 9:00pm 9:30am – 12:00pm 5:30pm – 9:00pm 5:30pm – 8:00pm 5:30pm – 11:30pm 9:30am – 12:00pm 5:30pm – 10:30pm 9:30am – 12:00pm 5:30pm – 9:00pm 9.30am – 12.00pm

Wirja ta’ skulturi, pitturi, u oġġetti oħra ta’ arti sagra relatati marRandan u l-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa maħduma minn artisti rinomati Għawdxin. Din il-wirja hi mtellgħa mill-Għaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa l-Kbira Għawdex. An exhibition of sculptures, paintings, and other artistic objects related to the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ produced by various local artists. This exhibition is organised by Għaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa l-Kbira Għawdex. 9

SATURDAY, 27TH MARCH – 11:30AM

Dħul b’xejn iżda riservazzjoni hija obbligatorja fuq soc.filar. santa.marija@gmail.com jew 7955 5150. Matul il-jiem tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa, fil-Każin tal-Banda Santa Marija ser jiġu esibiti statwi u arti sagra li jfakkru l-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu.

Euphonium and Pianoforte Duo POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

George Camilleri fuq euphonium akkumpanjat minn Francis Camilleri fuq il-pjanu ser jippreżentaw għażla ta’ kompożizzjonijiet klassiċi u kontemporanji minn repertorju vast ispirat minn avvenimenti tal-Għid. George Camilleri on the euphonium, accompanied by Francis Camilleri on the pianoforte will present a selection of the most endearing compositions from classical and contemporary repertoires inspired by Paschal Events.

SATURDAY, 27TH MARCH – 7:00PM In Finem Dilexit Eos POST (VENUE): PARISH CHURCH, IŻ-ŻEBBUĠ

Kunċert ta’ mużika sagra u marċi funebri mtellgħa mis-Soċjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija bil-kollaborazzjoni tal-Parroċċa Santa Marija taż-Żebbuġ, Għawdex. Il-programm ser jinkludi wkoll riflessjonijiet qosra dwar il-Passjoni ta’ Kristu. Dan l-avveniment ser ikun imxandar live fuq il-paġni ta’ Facebook: Żebbuġ Gozo Parish u Soċjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija Żebbuġ Għawdex. 10

A concert of sacred music and marches organised by the Santa Marija Philharmonic Society in collaboration with Santa Marija Parish, Żebbuġ, Gozo. The programme will include short reflections on the Passion of the Christ. This event will be livestreamed on the Facebook pages Żebbuġ Gozo Parish and Soċjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija Żebbuġ Għawdex. Free entrance but prior reservation is obligatory on soc.filar.santa. marija@gmail.com or 7955 5150. During Holy Week, various statues and sacred art works commemorating the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, will be on exhibition at St. Mary's Band Club.

SUNDAY, 28TH MARCH – 8:00AM

SUNDAY, 28TH MARCH – 6:30PM

Infiorata POST (VENUE): PJAZZA TAŻ-ŻJARA TAL-MADONNA, L-GĦARB

Il-Grupp tal-Infjoraturi Għarb, li jifforma parti mill-Assoċazzjoni EspressjonArti Maltija, se jkun qed joħloq l-Infiorata annwali talGħid f’Ħadd il-Palm, quddiem iz-zuntier tal-knisja. L-infiorata se tibqa’ esibita għal erba' ġimgħat. The Infjoraturi Għarb Group, which forms part of the Association EspressjonArti Maltija, will be creating their annual Easter Infiorata on Palm Sunday, in front of the church parvis. The infiorata will remain on show for four weeks.

Lignum Vitae POST (VENUE): BASILICA CHURCH, L-GĦARB

Kunċert ta’ mużika sagra mill-Banda Viżitazzjoni tal-Għarb taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro. Jason Camilleri. Dħul b’xejn iżda riservazzjoni hija obbligatorja fuq lignumvitae990@gmail.com jew 7949 2667. A sacred music concert by the Visitation Band of Għarb under the direction of Mro. Jason Camilleri. Free entrance but prior reservation is obligatory on lignumvitae990@gmail.com or 7949 2667.

SUNDAY, 28TH MARCH – FRIDAY, 2ND APRIL

In Coena Domini POST (VENUE): DAR TA’ DUTTRINA, ST. FRANCIS STREET, IL-QALA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Sunday, 28th March (Palm Sunday) Monday 29th till Wednesday 31st March Thursday, 1st April (Maundy Thursday) Friday, 2nd April (Good Friday)

Wirja De Lorenzo POST (VENUE): SOLEIL, TRIQ MANNAR, IX-XAGĦRA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Sunday, 28th March (Palm Sunday) Monday 29th till Wednesday 31st March Thursday, 1st April (Maundy Thursday) Friday, 2nd April (Good Friday)

9:30am – 12:00pm 6:00pm – 8:00pm 6:00pm – 9:00pm 9:00am – 12:00pm

Esibizzjoni ta’ statwi tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira, is-Seba’ Kelmiet, sepulkru, oġġetti relatati mal-Għid, kif ukoll knisja f’minjatura. An exhibition of Good Friday statues, the Last Seven Words, an artal of reposition, and other sacred-related items, as well as a miniature church. 16

11:00am – 12:00pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm 6:00pm – 9:00pm 6:00pm-12:00am 9:00am – 12:00pm

Għal sena oħra konsekuttiva l-Għaqda Briju San Ġużepp b’kollaborazzjoni mal-Parroċċa qed torganizza rappreżentazzjoni tal-Aħħar Ċena tal-Mulej kif ukoll il-Ġnien tal-Ġetsemani. F’din l-attività wieħed jista’ jammira l-ambjent ta’ Ċenaklu Lhudi kif ukoll mejda mħejjija għall-festi tal-Għid. Minbarra dan ser ikun hemm xena tal-Ġnien tal-Ġetsemani li permezz ta’ fjakkli u effetti tad-dawl, ser tinħoloq atmosfera li daħħlek fl-ispirtu talmumenti tal-agunija ta’ Ġesù. F’dan il-ġnien wieħed ikun jista’ jinnota wkoll xi figuri li joħolqu xena partikulari marbuta malPassjoni ta’ Ġesù. For another consecutive year, Għaqda Briju San Ġużepp in collaboration with the Qala Parish, is recreating the scene of the Lord’s Last Supper along with the scene of the Garden of Gethsemane. One can admire the ambience of the Jewish cenacle, in particular the table prepared for Easter feasts. Meanwhile, the recreated Garden of Gethsemane has an alluring atmosphere capturing the agony which Jesus felt during His last moments. This ambience will be created with the use of lanterns and light effects. In the garden, one can also see figures depicitng a specific moment from the Passion of Jesus.

SUNDAY, 28TH MARCH – SUNDAY, 4TH APRIL

TUESDAY, 30TH MARCH – 8:00PM

Via Crucis & Antonio Apap Exhibition POST (VENUE): VOCATIONAL CENTRE, IX-XAGĦRA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Sundays Mondays to Saturdays

10:00am – 12:00pm 5:00pm – 9:00pm 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Wirja ta’ statwi maħduma fil-kartapesta mill-mibki artist lokali Antonio Apap, li jirrappreżentaw stadji varji mill-Passjoni ta’ Ġesù. Dawn l-istatwi li ġew miżbugħa minn Ġanni Attard ser jintużaw waqt il-purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira tat-tfal. Ser ikun hemm ukoll għall-wiri 24 pittura oriġinali mill-pittur Xagħri, George Apap. Din il-wirja hi differenti minn kif is-soltu naraw għax mat-tbatija ta’ Kristu nsibu minsuġa t-tbatija talvittmi tal-gwerra, tal-ġuħ, tal-persekuzzjoni u tal-vjolenza domestika. An exhibition of eight papier-mâché miniature statues depicting the various stages of the Passion of the Lord. These statues were made by the late Antonio Apap and painted by John Attard and form part of the children’s Good Friday procession. The exhibition also features 24 original paintings by George Apap, depicting a different Via Crucis from what we’re accustomed to. The artist depicts the suffering of Jesus, woven with the suffering of victims of war and domestic violence.

Serata ta’ Mużika Sagra An Evening of Sacred Music POST (VENUE): AURORA OPERA HOUSE, VICTORIA

Il-Banda Ċittadina Leone, taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro. Colin Attard, ser tesegwixxi siltiet ta’ mużika sagra u funebri, imżewqa b'riflessjonijiet tematiċi. Dħul b’xejn iżda riservazzjoni hija obbligatorja fuq info@leone.org.mt jew 7904 5779. The Leone Band, under the baton of Mro Colin Attard, will perform a programme of sacred music, set within an evening of reflections. Free entrance but prior reservation is obligatory on info@leone.org.mt or 7904 5779.

WEDNESDAY, 31ST MARCH – 7:00PM

POST (VENUE): DAR DUN FRANĠISK GRIMA, TRIQ IT-TIĠRIJA, IN-NADUR

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Wednesday, 31st March Thursday, 1st April (Maundy Thursday) Friday, 2nd April (Good Friday)

6:00pm - 8:00pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wirja fil-miftuħ marbuta mal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa li ddaħħalna filġrajja tal-Passjoni, il-Mewt, u l-Qawmien ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. An open-air Holy Week exhibition portraying the story of the passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Et Tenebrae Facta Sunt

WEDNESDAY, 31ST MARCH – FRIDAY, 2ND APRIL

POST (VENUE): BASILICA OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LADY, IX-XAGĦRA

Kunċert ta’ mużika sagra mill-Banda Filarmonika Victory. Ilpostijiet huma limitati. Sacred music concert by the Victory Philharmonic Band. Limited spaces available.

WEDNESDAY, 31ST MARCH – FRIDAY, 2ND APRIL

Il-Passjoni bil-Fjuri POST (VENUE): ĊENTRU PARROKKJALI, IL-QALA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Wednesday, 31st March Thursday, 1st April (Maundy Thursday) Friday, 2nd April (Good Friday)

5:00pm – 9:00pm 5:00pm – 9:00pm 8:00am – 1:00pm

Xeni mill-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu magħmula minn arranġamenti ta’ fjuri. Ma’ Ġesù fil-Ġrajja tal-Ikbar Imħabba - Wirja fil-Miftuħ talĠimgħa Mqaddsa. 18

Scenes from the Passion of Our Lord made from flower arrangements.

Tristis Hora Esperjenza Diﬀerenti tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira

Programm mużikali funebri mill-Banda Ċittadina La Stella akkumpanjat minn projezzjonijiet diġitali Direzzjoni Mro Dr John Galea

Pjazza Indipendenza il-Belt Victoria 31 ta’ Marzu 2021 fit-8.00pm (bis-sehem tal-Banda Ċittadina La Stella), fid-9.30pm u fl-10.00pm

Irriserva post fuq info@lastella.com.mt (Ritratt: Sebio Aquilina)

L-organizzaturi ta’ dan l-avveniment huma responsabbli li jsegwu r-regolamenti u d-direttivi kollha tas-saħħa u s-sigurtà ta’ dik il-ġurnata, maħruġa mill-Awtoritajiet tas-Saħħa. The organisers of this event are responsible of adhering to the health and safety directives and regulations, relevant during that period, issued by the Health Authority.

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Il-Moghdija tas-Salvazzjoni. Drive through

31 MARCH, 1-2 APRIL 2021

TWO SHOWS DAILY | 7.30 PM & 9.00 PM TA’ PINU STREET, GĦARB | FREE ENTRANCE | KINDLY RSVP ON +356 9948 6391 L-ORGANIZZATURI TA’ DAN L-AVVENIMENT HUMA RESPONSABBLI LI JSEGWU R-REGOLAMENTI U D-DIRETTIVI KOLLHA TAS-SAĦĦA U S-SIGURTÀ TA’ DIK IL-ĠURNATA, MAĦRUĠA MILL-AWTORITAJIET TAS-SAĦĦA.

THE ORGANISERS OF THIS EVENT ARE RESPONSIBLE OF ADHERING TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTIVES AND REGULATIONS, RELEVANT DURING THAT PERIOD, ISSUED BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY.

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THURSDAY, 1ST APRIL – 7:00PM

Irxoxt Firefest Spettaklu ta’ logħob tan-nar Fire spectacle POST (VENUE): TRIQ IL-KALANDRIJIET, TA’ KERĊEM

L-Għaqda tan-Nar ta’ Kerċem ser ittellgħa spettaklu tannar sinkronizzat mal-mużika nhar Sibt il-Għid. Ir-replika talistruttura tal-Irxoxt hi maħduma minn materjal riċiklabbli u ser tkun akkumpanjata mil-logħob tan-nar u xogħol mekkanizzat. Għaqda tan-Nar Kerċem will organise a synchronised fireworks show on Easter Saturday. A replica structure of the Resurrection of Christ, made from recyclable material, will also feature in the display.

Mixegħla Light Installation

SUNDAY, 4TH APRIL – 6:00PM

POST (VENUE): PARVIS OF THE SACRED HEART PARISH, IL-FONTANA

Għar-raba’ sena konsekuttiva, il-Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana qed torganizza l-attività li ġġib l-isem ta’ Mixegħla. Iz-zuntier ser jinxtegħel b’ammont kbir ta’ xemgħat li jiffurmaw immaġni abbinata mal-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. For the fourth consecutive year, Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana is organizing the “Mixegħla”. The local church parvis will be lit with candles portraying an image from the Passion of the Christ.

SATURDAY, 3RD APRIL – 10:30PM Resurrexit Tertia Dia POST (VENUE): BASILICA OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LADY, IX-XAGĦRA

Serata ta’ mużika letterarja minn John Cassar. An evening of literary music composed by John Cassar. 21

L-Għid it-Tajjeb ... imma!

L-Għid it-Tajjeb nixteqilkom Minn qiegħ qalbi dawn il-jiem; Jalla bil-qawmien ta’ Kristu Qalbkom tfur bl-hena u s-sliem!

Kristu Rxoxt hu l-Missier twajjeb Mis-salib fetaħ idejh, Għaliex ried meta jitgħolla Lilna jiġbed ilkoll lejh.

Min jaf l-Imgħallem kienx tgerrex Jarana nagħtuh il-ġenb U nfittxuh meta jaqblilna Jew ifiġġ fuqna l-maltemp!

Kristu bata, miet u rxoxta Sabiex jifdi lil kulħadd; Issa jmiss il-parti tagħna – Li ma niċħduh qatt u qatt.

U għalhekk f’dan l-Għid Imqaddes Nitolbuk Mulej Ġesù Irxuxtana mill-mewt tagħna Imla ’l qalbna b’kull virtù.

F’dan l-Għid tiegħek Sinjur Alla Lilna iġbed ilkoll lejk Eħlisna minn dit-tempesta Żommna taħt ħarset għajnejk!

Kristu ssallab fuq injama Fost żebliħ, swat u tbatija; Twieled f’għar għeri u fqajjar Biex jifdina minn kull ħtija.

B’sogħba kbira nistqarr magħkom Dan mhux l-Għid li stennejt jien Għaliex b’din il-pandemija Iebes wisq narah iż-żmien!

Biex imbagħad ħallina ntennu ‘L-Għid it-Tajjeb’ lil kulħadd Bit-tama li dan il-virus Ma jitfaċċa aktar qatt!

Fit-tlett snin li dam iterraq Mat-triqat tal-Palestina Smajt lill-folol ta’ spiss jgħidu ‘Dan il-bniedem biss, jaħjina!’

Min qatt ħolom li gżiritna Kellha ġġarrab dil-Passjoni Illi żgur kienet tkissirna Kieku ma konniex unjoni!

Kav. Joe M. Attard Victoria, Għawdex 2021

Għaliex Kristu l-Bniedem-Alla Kien ifejjaq lil kulħadd – Għalih m’hemmx razez, fruntieri, Qatt ma ħares lejn wiċċ ħadd!

U hemm bżonn li nżommu sodi Sabiex jaħdem il-vaċċin U b’hekk ma ndumux ma nerġgħu Ta’ xulxin nersqu viċin.

Tagħrif/Useful Telephone Numbers Ministeru għal Għawdex Ministry for Gozo 2210 0100 Uffiċċju tal-Kultura f’Għawdex Culture Office 2215 6700 Uffiċċju tal-Informazzjoni għat-Turisti Tourist Information Office 2291 5452/3 PARROĊĊI F’GĦAWDEX PARISHES IN GOZO Il-Fontana 2155 6097 / 2156 0233 Għajnsielem 2155 4615 / 2156 1030 L-Għarb 2155 6129 L-Għasri 2156 0137

Il-Munxar 2156 4563 / 2155 3764 / 2156 0845

Ix-Xagħra 2155 1042 / 2155 7881

In-Nadur 2155 1649 / 2156 2284

Ix-Xewkija 2155 6793 / 2156 4608

Il-Qala 2155 6684 / 2155 8552

Iż-Żebbuġ 2155 4882 / 2155 9043

San Lawrenz 2155 6073 Ta’ Kerċem 2155 1355

TAGĦRIF IEĦOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION L-Isptar Ġenerali ta’ Għawdex - Emerġenza Gozo General Hospital - Emergency 112

Ta’ Sannat 2155 1435

L-Għassa tal-Pulizija (Victoria) Police Station 2156 2040

Il-Katidral 2155 4101

Is-Seminarju Maġġuri ta’ Għawdex Gozo Seminary 2155 6479

San Ġorġ 2155 6377 Is-Santwarju Nazzjonali Ta’ Pinu 2155 6187

Il-Kurja tal-Isqof Gozo Curia 2155 1211

Qoxra tal-Ktieb/Front Cover L-Aħħar Nifs – Artist: Joseph Cauchi, acrylic on canvas

Kull organizzatur huwa responsabbli li josserva d-direttivi, li jinħarġu minn żmien għal żmien, kif mitluba mill-Awtoritajiet tas-Saħħa. Il-parteċipanti u l-udjenza huma mitluba jkunu responsabbli billi josservaw ir-regolamenti tal-avveniment u dawk maħruġa millAwtoritajiet tas-Saħħa, kif ukoll li l-maskra għandha tintlibes f’kull ħin. Minħabba s-sitwazzjoni preżenti jista’ jkun li ċerti avvenimenti jitħassru, għalhekk inħeġġukom biex iżżuru l-paġna tagħna ta’ Facebook: Easter in Gozo jew visitgozo.com għal aktar aġġornamenti. Every organiser is responsible for observing and adhering to the measures issued by the Health Authorities, which are constantly being updated. The participants and audience are asked to be responsible by abiding to the regulations of these events and of those issued by the Health Authorities, as well as to keep their masks on at all times. Due to the current situation, there is a possibility that some of these events will be cancelled. Furthermore, we urge you to visit our Facebook page: Easter in Gozo or visitgozo.com for further updates.

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