Easter in Gozo 2024 by visitgozo

- EASTER IN GOZO -

L-Għid il-Kbir, flimkien mal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira u l-jiem ta’ qabel magħrufin bħala r-Randan, huma tradizzjonalment marbutin ma’ żmien ta’ ġabra u riflessjoni. Għall-Ministeru għal Għawdex u l-Ippjanar, dan huwa wkoll żmien ta’ ħidma ma taqta’ xejn, fejn inkunu qed inħejju, biex għal darb’oħra, nassiguraw li nwasslulkom programm impenjattiv ta’ ċelebrazzjonijiet xierqa f’dawn il-jiem sagri. Meta ngħidu ċelebrazzjonijiet, ma nkunux qegħdin nirreferu għal xi forma jew oħra ta’ divertiment. B’ċelebrazzjoni nfissru li l-fidi, l-arti u t-tradizzjonijiet uniċi tagħna l-Għawdxin, jiġu esposti għat-tgawdija ta’ dawk kollha li jżuru Għawdex matul dawn il-jiem. Huwa hawn fejn bħala Ministeru nimpenjaw ruħna biex insaħħu dawn it-tradizzjonijiet u l-valuri li jsawruna u li rridu ngħaddu lil ta’ warajna. Il-purċissjonijiet, il-wirjiet, u l-funzjonijiet fil-knisja flimkien ma’ bosta attivitajiet oħra mifruxin madwar il-gżira, huma kollha kontributuri ewlenin li jagħmlu l-Għid f’Għawdex esperjenza awtentika. Infakkru li Għawdex għandu ħafna x’joffri minbarra s-sbuħija naturali u t-temp favorevoli u huwa għalhekk li l-gżira Għawdxija qiegħda tkun l-għażla naturali ta’ kull staġun.

Easter, Good Friday and Lent hold profound significance in our culture, deeply rooted in the Christian faith, and are marked as a season of introspection and reflection. For the Ministry for Gozo and Planning, it is also a period of diligent preparation as we endeavour, once again, to present an engaging programme of events during these hallowed days. When we use the term celebrations, it is not in reference to mere entertainment. By celebration, we mean the showcasing of our faith, art, and traditions in Gozo, to all those who grace our island during this period to partake in its rich tapestry. The Ministry plays a pivotal role in ensuring that these traditions and values are not merely remembered but reaffirmed, ensuring that the principles that have shaped our society are shared and passed on to younger generations. Religious processions, exhibitions, religious functions, and numerous other activities scattered across the island contribute significantly to making Easter in Gozo an authentic and meaningful experience. Beyond its natural splendour and favourable climate, Gozo has much to offer, and it has become the natural choice for every season.

Filwaqt li nirringrazzjaw lil dawk kollha li qegħdin jikkontribwixxu biex l-esperjenza tal-Għid f’Għawdex tkompli tissaħħaħ, nixtiequ nieħdu l-okkażjoni biex nawguraw lilkom u lill-familji tagħkom l-Għid it-tajjeb!

We extend our gratitude to all those who contribute to make Easter in Gozo a genuine and authentic experience. With this, we would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your families a joyous Easter!

Ministeru għal Għawdex u l-Ippjanar

Ministry for Gozo and Planning

Till Friday 15 March Poema

Till Monday 8 April Mir-Randan sal-Għid From Lent to Easter

art..e Gallery, 1, Library Street, Victoria

Il-Ħaġar Museum, St George’s Square, Victoria

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Monday to Sunday

9:30am – 12:00pm

Kollezzjoni ta’ xogħlijiet li jirrappreżentaw in-natura espressiva tal-figura umana fejn l-artist Dione Borg ġabar esperjenzi tal-mument f’xogħlijiet tal-arti dejjiema. A collection of works by Dione Borg showcasing the expressiveness of the human figure, capturing fleeting moments and translating them into timeless works of art. Till Tuesday 19 March What’s in a Bequest? The Archive of Mro Joseph Vella

Monday to Sunday

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wirja ta’ bolli u kartolini mis-Soċjetà Filatelika t’Għawdex. An exhibition of stamps and cards, set up by the Gozo Philatelic Society. Till Sunday 14 April Unknown Prescription

Il-Ħaġar Museum, St George’s Square, Victoria

Monday to Sunday Monday to Sunday

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wirja dokumentarja biex tfakkar il-ħajja u x-xogħlijiet tas-Surmast Vella ffukata fuq il-kompożizzjonijiet għall-istrumenti tan-nifs. A documentary exhibition celebrating the life and work of Mro Joseph Vella, focusing on his Chamber Works for wind instruments. 4

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wirja tal-arti minn Mario Abela, Charles Balzan u Justin Falzon – kurata minn Austin Camilleri - fejn ilpittura u l-fotografija huma “fi djalogu” mal-esibiti tal-Ħaġar. Art exhibition by Mario Abela, Charles Balzan, and Justin Falzon - curated by Austin Camilleri - where paintings and photography dialogue with artefacts from Il-Ħaġar Museum’s collection.

Friday 1 March | 8:00pm O Quantum Tristis

Conventual Church of St Francis of Assisi, Victoria

Saturday 2 March | 9:00am Easter at the Library

Gozo Central Public Library, St Francis Square, Victoria

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Kunċert vokali u strumentali mill-grupp BrassTubes b’mużika addattata għal żmien ir-Randan u l-Għid il-Kbir. Il-grupp mużikali se jkun kompost minn erba’ kurunetti, żewġ ewfonji, trumbun, pjanu/orgni, ilbaritonu Charles Buttigieg u l-Kor Madonna tasSokkors. A vocal and instrumental concert by the BrassTubes ensemble featuring musical pieces arranged specifically for Lent and Easter. The ensemble formation will comprise of four trumpets, two euphoniums, a trombone, a piano/organ, baritone Charles Buttigieg and the Madonna tas-Sokkors children’s choir. Friday 1 - Sunday 31 March | 8:30am - 8:00pm Crucifixio

Tat-Tmien Kantunieri Windmill, Mġarr Road, Ix-Xewkija

Wirja ta’ statwi antiki u oġġetti oħra relatati malĠimgħa Mqaddsa li tinkludi sett, magħmul minn disa’ biċċiet, ta’ repliki f’minjatura ta’ statwi li jinsabu f’bosta knejjes madwar Għawdex. An exhibition of miniature antique Holy Week clay statuettes as well as other items and artifacts. The set, comprising nine pieces, are exact miniature replicas of the statues found in various Gozitan churches.

Sessjoni ta’ qari bil-Malti mid-9:00am sal-10:15 am u oħra bl-Ingliż mill-10:30am sa 11:45am, kif ukoll attivitajiet oħra bħal krafts maħduma minn materjal riċiklat. Għas-sessjonijiet tal-qari huwa rrakkomandat li tirriserva post fuq events.library@ gov.mt. A Maltese language reading session is scheduled from 9:00am to 10:15am, followed by an English reading session from 10:30am to 11:45am. Other activities will include Easter-themed crafts made from recycled materials. To secure a seat for the reading sessions, it is advisable to make a reservation at events.library@gov.mt. Saturday 2 March | 7:30pm Concert by St Paul Metropolitan Orchestra’s Harp and Wind Trio Il-Ħaġar Museum, St George’s Square, Victoria

Kunċert bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ Anne Marie Podestà (Arpa), Fiorella Camilleri (Flawt), Noel Beck (Klarinett), u Peter Lyndley (Fagott) fejn se jindaqqu xogħlijiet ta’ Saint-Saëns, Navok, Frances-Hoad, Bizet, u Poston. A concert featuring Anne Marie Podestà (Harp), Fiorella Camilleri (Flute), Noel Beck (Clarinet) and Peter Lyndley (Bassoon) playing pieces by SaintSaëns, Navok, Frances-Hoad, Bizet, and Poston. 5

Friday 8 March | 6:00pm Il-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa fil-Letteratura

Friday 8 March - Sunday 31 March I Fiori Della Passione

Serata ta’ letteratura Għawdxija dwar ir-Randan u l-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa akkumpanjata b’mumenti mużikali.

Tat-Tmien Kantunieri Windmill, Mġarr Road, Ix-Xewkija

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Shrine Parvis, Il-Fontana

An evening of poetry and prose related to Lent and Holy Week. Live music will be accompanying the literature. Friday 8 March | 7:30pm Sancti Gregorii

Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help & St Gregory the Great, Ta’ Kerċem

Installazzjoni artistika relatata maż-żmien tarRandan fejn l-attrazzjoni prinċipali se tkun salib fuq għolja magħmul mill-Għaqda Armar Fontana minn bosta pjanti bi fjuri kkuluriti. A floral artistic installation portraying the Passion of the Christ with the main attraction being a cross made from colourful flowering plants created by Għaqda Armar Fontana. Saturday 9 March | 9:00am Is-Sagra ta’ San Girgor Għar Gerduf, Ta’ Kerċem

Attività għat-tfal li tibda f’Għar Gerduf, tissokta b’purċissjoni bix-xbieha ta’ San Girgor lejn isSantwarju Parrokkjali tar-raħal bis-sehem ta’ kant u mużika, u tintemm b’logħob u bi tqassim ta’ ħelu tradizzjonali, fosthom il-Qubbajt ta’ San Girgor. Fis-7:30pm | Dimostrazzjoni bis-sehem tal-Banda San Girgor u tal-għaqdiet flimkien ma’ logħob tannar.

Kunċert ta’ mużika sagra ppreżentat mill-Għaqda Mużikali San Girgor, fl-okkażjoni tal-Festa Titulari ta’ San Girgor il-Kbir, taħt id-direzzjoni tas-Surmast Mro Mark Gauci.

A children’s activity starting from Għar Gerduf and followed by a procession – animated with singing and music - where the image of St Gregory will be placed inside the Parish Church. At the end, children will be entertained with games and traditional sweets, including St Gregory’s nougat.

A sacred music concert organised by the St Gregory Band under the direction of Mro Mark Gauci.

At 7:30pm | A procession by St Gregory Band and other organisations followed by fireworks.

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Saturday 9 March | 11:00am The Military Units in Gozo during World War II Taħdita mill-poeta u riċerkatur storiku Charles Bezzina dwar is-suldati f’Għawdex waqt it-Tieni Gwerra Dinjija.

Kunċert ta’ marċi funebri u siltiet mużikali fuq kompożizzjoni u arranġamenti tas-surmast Antoine Mercieca, imtella’ mill-Fondazzjoni Santa Ċeċilja u bis-sehem ta’ banda lokali u tat-tenur Georg Zammit. Il-kunċert se jkun fih riflessjonijiet poetiċi ta’ Mario Borg dwar il-Wiċċ ta’ Kristu kif insibuh fuq il-liżar tal-Veronika.

Lecture by Gozitan poet and military historian Charles Bezzina, in which he discusses the integration of foreign military personnel stationed on the island with the local community and their reaction to the presence of soldiers, as well as the social life.

The Santa Cecilja Foundation proudly presents a sacred concert with the participation of a local band and tenor Georg Zammit under the direction of Mro Antoine Mercieca. The event will also feature poetic meditations on St Veronica’s Veil by Mario Borg.

Saturday 9 March | 4:00pm - 7:00pm Stejjer mill-Passat

Sunday 10 March | 7:00pm Nippreparaw fi Żmien ir-Randan

Skopri l-istorja tax-Xewkija permezz ta’ sessjoni ta’ rakkonti għat-tfal li jinkludu tagħlim fuq logħob tradizzjonali. F’din is-sessjoni se jkun hemm ukoll daqq ta’ mużika folkloristika.

Feature letterarju dwar kif fi żmien ir-Randan nippreparaw għall-Passjoni ta’ Ġesù miktub millKav. Joe M. Attard akkumpanjat minn siltiet mużikali ta’ kompożituri lokali li jindaqqu minn Allegro Clefs Band, kant minn solisti ċkejkna bil-kurunetta, blalthorn u bl-ewfonju, kif ukoll pjanista. Fl-istess waqt se jkun hemm ukoll esibizzjoni ta’ statwetti tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira.

Il-Ħaġar Museum, St George’s Square, Victoria

Tat-Tmien Kantunieri Windmill, Mġarr Road, Ix-Xewkija

Discover the history of Xewkija in a storytelling session for children where, among other things, they will learn about the wonders of traditional games. A local band will also be playing folkloristic tunes. Saturday 9 March | 7:45pm Vera Icon

St Augustine Church, Victoria

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Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Victoria

A thought-provoking feature about the Lenten season, written by Chev. Joe M. Attard, will be accompanied by the Allegro Clefs Band’s rendition of musical compositions by local artists. The event will also feature solo performances by young musicians on trumpet, althorn, euphonium, and piano. Additionally, an exhibition of exquisitely crafted statuettes depicting scenes from the Passion of Jesus Christ will grace the venue.

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Monday 11 - Sunday 31 March Chosen

Anthony House, Grunju Street, In-Nadur

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Esibizzjoni tal-Passjoni armata wara tieqa.

Friday 15 March | 8:00pm At The Cross

St Peter & St Paul Basilica, In-Nadur

Kunċert ta’ mużika sagra mill-grupp Rebecca and The Passengers, akkumpanjat mill-Angel Voices Choir.

Window display exhibition of the Passion of the Christ.

A concert featuring sacred music performed by Rebecca and The Passengers band and accompanied by the Angel Voices Choir.

Friday 15 March | 6:30pm The Way of The Cross

Friday 15 - Friday 29 March L-Aħħar Ċena

From San Bert Street, near Madonna tal-Ħniena Chapel, proceeding to Rotunda Church, Ix-Xewkija

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Shrine, Il-Fontana

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March (Good Friday)

84 Via Sagra bl-istatwa ta’ Ġesù Redentur. A pilgrimage with the statue of Christ the Redeemer. 10

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Wirja artistika tal-mejda tal-Appostli mgħammra bi tlettax-il statwa ta’ daqs uman, f’ambjent tipiku Lhudi. An installation depicting the Last Supper with thirteen life-size statues set amidst a traditional Judaic Passover supper scene.

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Saturday 16 March | 11:00am The Spanish Flu Pandemic in Gozo in 1918-19 Il-Ħaġar Museum, St George’s Square, Victoria

Saturday 16 March - Friday 5 April Sagru | Profan

art..e Gallery, 1, Library Street, Victoria

Taħdita minn Dott. Mario Saliba dwar il-pandemija, b’riferenzi għal dokumenti oriġinali u għal mard infettiv f’dak iż-żmien komuni fi gżiritna. Dr Mario Saliba recounts the influenza pandemic and its spread across Gozo, referring to original documents and the infectious diseases common at that time in Gozo. Saturday 16 March | 7:30pm JLic Est Homo

Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ix-Xagħra

63 & 64 Monday to Sunday

9:30am – 12:15pm

Kollezzjoni ta’ xogħlijiet tal-artist Rupert Cefai ispirati minn xeni ta’ ritwali kwotidjani sagri u profani. Dawn ix-xogħlijiet jirriflettu tendenza umana li nittrattaw b’attitudnijiet ta’ kuljum, b’devozzjoni solenni, kif ukoll riti reliġjużi. Rupert Cefai’s latest collection of works deals with everyday scenes of rituals that border between the spiritual and the mundane. The works reflect a human tendency to do everyday things with religious solemnity and sometimes treat religious rites as everyday occurrences. Saturday 16 March - Sunday 7 April The Way of the Cross 69

Il-Ħaġar Museum, St George’s Square, Victoria

Programm ta’ mużika funebri mtella’ mis-Soċjetà Filarmonika Victory, bis-sehem tal-banda Victory u solisti taħt id-direzzjoni tas-Surmast Direttur Mro Marvin Grech.

Monday to Sunday

An evening of solemn music organised by the Victory Philharmonic Society with the participation of the Victory band and soloists under the musical direction of Mro Marvin Grech.

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wirja ta’ pasturi mqiegħda f’forma ta’ purċissjoni tradizzjonali tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira ddur mat-triqat talBelt Victoria. An exhibition of hundreds of clay figurines arranged as a traditional Good Friday procession winding its way around Victoria. 13

L-Għid it-Tajjeb

Qbadt il-pinna sabiex nikteb Poeżija għall-Għid il-Kbir Għaliex nemmen illi Kristu Jistħoqqlu l-ogħla tifħir. Bla dubju din l-akbar festa Illi ssir matul is-sena Illi ġabitilna l-fidwa – Lil qalbna timla bil-hena! Kristu ssallab fuq injama Biex jifdina u jsalvana; Iżda l-bniedem lilu jonqos Ta’ spiss fih jitlef kull tama! Iżda Kristu dal-fatt jinsa U mill-ġdid lid-dinja jaħfer Ta’ kull meta dina togħtor U għaliha qabar tħaffer! Il-għaliex l-Iben ta’ Alla Hu ta’ ħniena infinita U meta niedma lejh nersqu Lest li jħallas kull munita. Biex jarana fit-triq lura Li twassalna għand il-Ħallieq Li lkoll dejjem għallmuna, Hu l-verità, il-ħajja, triq!

Biex tħejjija serja jkollna Għal dil-festa mistennija, Ir-Randan ngħaddu bil-ħrara Sakemm tasal dik is-siegħa. Li Kristu mill-mewt jirxoxta Fil-festa tal-Għid il-Kbir – Il-figolli nieklu, inqarmċu, Dak il-Ħadd, O xi pjaċir! Imma qabel purċissjoni B’Marija Addolorata Tibki taħt salib ta’ binha B’nisa twajba kkunslata! U mbagħad sett statwi oħra Li jfakkruna fil-Passjoni Illi Kristu bata u sofra Biex jarana lkoll unjoni! F’Għawdex tagħna f’din il-festa Il-Knisja ma toqgħodx lura; Imma tagħmel ċerimonji Ta’ kull forma, għamla u sura. Għandna bosta dilettanti Li jarmaw bosta wirjiet B’Ġesù miexi swat ilaqqat Biex għalina l-fidwa ġiet. Dat-tagħrif kollu ssibu Fi ktieb li jasal fi djar Li għalih il-Ministeru Fuqu jaħdem lejl u nhar. Jalla ħbieb ilkoll ikollkom Festa għażiża u sabiħa Li ddaħħalna fina nfusna U l-grazzja toħroġ rebbieħa! Kav. Joe M. Attard Victoria - Għawdex

Sunday 17 March | 2:00pm Easter Market

Cocco Palmeri Square, Ta’ Sannat

Sunday 17 March | 6:00pm Serata Mużiko-Letterarja

Rotunda of St John the Baptist, Ix-Xewkija

85 Suq fejn wieħed jista’ jsib għażla vasta ta’ oġġetti relatati ma’ żmien il-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa u l-Għid flimkien ma’ ħlewwiet bħal figolli, karamelli talħarrub, bajd tal-Għid u qagħaq tal-Appostli. Se jkun hemm ukoll daqq ta’ mużika u attivitajiet għat-tfal. A market where one can find a vast variety of Easter-themed products such as Easter Eggs, the traditional “Figolli,” carob sweets and the Apostles’ Ring. The market will also include live music and children’s activities. Sunday 17 March | 5:00pm Ħallu t-Tfal Jiġu Għandi

Serata mużiko-letterarja bis-sehem tal-Banda Prekursur, b’versi ta’ Mario Borg, taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Mark Gauci. A musico-literary evening, with the participation of Prekursur Band, under the musical direction of Mro Mark Gauci, accompanied by lyrics written by Mario Borg. Sunday 17 - Sunday 31 March Wirja Golgota Victory Band Club, Ix-Xagħra

Vajrinġa Street, Victoria

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

Purċissjoni bis-sehem tat-tfal organizzata millGħaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa Kbira Għawdex bil-vari tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira f’minjatura. A procession with miniature statues of the Passion of our Lord, specifically built for the participation of children. This activity is organised by Għaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa Kbira Għawdex.

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

Minjatura, xogħol ta’ Eżekjel Grima, li tesponi l-aħħar jiem tal-Passjoni ta’ Ġesù Kristu u li tikkonsisti f’sittin figurin maħdumin fit-tafal mill-Għawdxi Manwel Gauci. An exhibition displaying sixty figurines depicting salient moments from the final days of the Passion of the Christ. These works of art were carved in clay by local artist Manwel Gauci. The figurines, commissioned by Ezechiel Grima, are set against periodical scenery built by the artist. 15

Sunday 17 - Sunday 31 March JLic Est Homo Victory Band Club, Ix-Xagħra

Sunday 17 March - Sunday 7 April Is-Salib, Ġesù u Int

Our Lady of Loreto Square, Għajnsielem

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

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

Wirja ta’ vari tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa mtellgħa minn Austin Masini u Noel u Eżekjel Grima li tesponi sett ta’ tnax-il tableau li jirrappreżentaw il-mixja ta’ Ġesù Kristu lejn il-Kalvarju maħdumin fil-kartapesta f’Lecce, l-Italja. A captivating exhibition, organised by Austin Masini, Noel and Eżekjel Grima, displaying a series of twelve intricately crafted papier-mâché tableaux depicting the Passion of the Christ. Originating from Lecce, Italy, the works are meticulously mounted on exquisite walnut stands crafted locally. Each tableau represents a Station of the Passion, accompanied by embroidered quotes that further enrich the narrative. 16

Installazzjoni ta’ salib kbir miksi minn materjal riċiklat u b’disinn ġo fih. Is-salib joffri messaġġ ta’ tama u kuraġġ lil kull min għaddej minn żmien diffiċli fejn infakkru kif Ġesù bil-Passjoni u l-Mewt tiegħu ħafrilna dnubietna. An Easter-themed installation made from recycled and decorative material. This installation is dedicated to all those who are currently struggling with life’s hardships and offers a message of hope and courage by interpreting how Jesus - through his Passion and Death - saved us from our sins.

Monday 18 March | 7:30pm Crux Redemptoris

Tuesday 19 March | 8:00pm Sacred Concert

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St Joseph Church, Il-Qala

Basilica of St Peter & St Paul, In-Nadur

Serata ta’ mużika sagra mill-Għaqda Mużikali Ite ad Joseph, taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Mark Gauci b’riflessjoni spiritwali għal żmien ir-Randan. Għal aktar informazzjoni wieħed jista’ jibgħat ittra elettronika fuq iteadjosephband@gmail.com. Under the direction of Mro Mark Gauci, the Ite ad Joseph band will host a sacred music concert with a spiritual reflection for the Lenten period. For additional information, please contact iteadjosephband@gmail.com. Tuesday 19 March | 9:30am - 12:00pm F’Nhar San Ġużepp

Tat-Tmien Kantunieri Windmill, Mġarr Road, Ix-Xewkija

Rakkonti ta’ stejjer mill-passat ta’ Għawdex, b’dimostrazzjonijiet ta’ logħob antik u daqq u żfin ta’ mużika folkloristika. Immerse yourself in captivating stories from days gone by, while reliving the joy of classic games. Sing and dance along to traditional tunes that fill the air.

Kunċert bis-sehem ta’ solisti akkumpanjati millBanda Mnarja, taħt id-direzzjoni mużikali ta’ Mro Dr Joseph Grech fejn se jiġu ppreżentati kapulavuri klassiċi minn ta’ Mussorgsky, Beethoven, Ravel, Verdi u Rossini, flimkien ma’ marċi funebri. A concert featuring classical masterpieces by Mussorgsky, Beethoven, Ravel, Verdi, and Rossini - as well as funeral marches - by resident soloists accompanied by the Mnarja Band, under the direction of Mro Dr Joseph Grech. 17

Tuesday 19 - Saturday 31 March Ħtija Tiegħi

Tuesday 19 - Sunday 31 March Lux Mundi

St Augustine Convent, Victoria

Franvic, Parisot Street, Ix-Xagħra

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Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Mondays to Saturdays Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday)

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Thursday 28 March

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Tuesday 19 March

Friday 29 March (Good Friday)

Wednesday 20 till Friday 22 March Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday) Monday 25 March Wednesday 27 March Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March (Good Friday) Saturday 30 March Sunday 31 March (Easter Sunday)

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

Wirja mtellgħa mill-Għaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa l-Kbira Għawdex li tikkonsisti fi skultura, pittura u oġġetti oħra ta’ arti sagra, minn bosta artisti lokali. A sacred art exhibition organised by Għaqda Dilettanti Ġimgħa l-Kbira consisting of sculptures, paintings, and other works by various local artists. 18

Saturday 30 March Sunday 31 March (Easter Sunday)

8:30pm 5 : 35:30pm 0 p m - –8:30pm 9:00am-– 12:00pm 9:00am 3:30pm- –8:00pm 8:00pm 3:30pm 8:30am-– 12:00pm 8:30am 4:00pm-– 12:00am 4:00pm 9:00am-– 12:00pm 9:00am 2:00pm- –6:00pm 6:00pm 2:00pm 9:30am 9:3 0 a m -– 12:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 3:00pm - –7:00pm 9 : 39:30am 0 a m -– 12:00pm 2:00pm - –5:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm

Wirja mtellgħa minn Charlon Said, Victor Said u Christian Magrin li tikkonsisti primarjament fi knisja minjatura u żewġ settijiet ta’ statwi maħduma lokalment armati bil-bradelli u l-fjuretti. Se jkun hemm ukoll diversi simboli tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa fosthom sett bandalori kompluti bil-bankuni tasSeba’ Kelmiet u lbies tas-suldati Lhud u Rumani f’minjatura. An exhibition by Charlon Said, Victor Said and Christian Magrin consisting primarily of a miniature church and two sets of locally crafted statues. There will also be a display of various Holy Week symbols including the Seven Last Words of our Lord Jesus Christ and miniature replicas of clothes worn by Jewish and Roman soldiers.

Wednesday 20 March | 7:30pm Crux – Music for Passiontide

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Shrine, Il-Fontana

Wednesday 20 - Friday 29 March Wirja-Kappella “Ave Crux, Spes Unica” A.D. 2012 (Sliem għalik, o Salib, Tama Tagħna).

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24, “Kenn l-Assunta”, Santa Marija Street, Victoria

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 March 6:30pm 6:30pm-- 9:00pm 9:00pm Friday 22 March 9:00am- -1:00pm 1:00pm 9:00am Saturday 23 March 1:00pm 9 : 39:30am 0 a m --1:00pm 6:00pm--7:30pm 7:30pm 6:00pm Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday) 11:00am-–1:00pm 1:00pm 11:00am 6:00pm-– 9:00pm 9:00pm 6:00pm Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 March 10:00am 10:00am- -1:00pm 1:00pm 6:00pm-- 9:00pm 9:00pm 6:00pm Thursday 28 March 9:00am- -1:00pm 1:00pm 9:00am 7:00pm –- 12:00am 7:00pm 12:00am Friday 29 March (Good Friday) 8:00am- -1:00pm 1:00pm 8:00am 9:00pm 5 : 5:30pm 3 0 p m -– 9:00pm

Kunċert ta’ mużika polifonika u Gregorjana millChorus Urbanus Productions taħt id-direzzjoni mużikali ta’ Dr John Galea fejn se jiġu esegwiti biċċiet saljenti ta’ diversi kompożituri. A concert of polyphonic and Gregorian music presented by the Chorus Urbanus Productions, featuring work by renowned composers who have contributed their musical interpretations of the Holy Week’s poignant themes.

Esibizzjoni ta’ arti sagra marbuta mal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa li tikkonsisti f’kappella mżejna u armata għal dan iż-żmien. F’din l-esibizzjoni nsibu xbieha għażiża u devota tal-Wiċċ ta’ Kristu li tmur lura lejn it-tieni nofs tas-seklu 19. Insibu wkoll sett vari tal-Passjoni, maħduma lokalment flimkien ma’ vestwarju tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa. A sacred art Holy Week exhibition. This exhibition includes an image of the face of Christ, which dates 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. 19

Thursday 21 March | 8:00pm Sotto La Croce

St Margaret Parish Church, Ta’ Sannat

Thursday 21 - Saturday 30 March Sitio Holy Week Exhibition St Joseph Band Club, Għajnsielem

76 Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Thursday 21 March Friday 22 March Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday)

Kunċert ta’ Mużika Sagra u marċi funebri bis-sehem tal-Banda Santa Margerita taħt id-direzzjoni tassurmast direttur Mro George Apap. Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita V.M. presents a concert of Sacred Music and funeral marches with the participation of St Margaret Band under the direction of Mro George Apap. 20

7:00pm-–10:00pm 10:00pm 7:00pm 5:00pm--10:00pm 10:00pm 5:00pm

9:00am-–12:00pm 12:00pm 9:00am 5:00pm-–10:00pm 10:00pm 5:00pm Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 March 5:00pm 5:00pm - -9 9:00pm :00pm Thursday 28 March 8:30am--12:00pm 12:00pm 8:30am 5:00pm- –11:00pm 11:00pm 5:00pm Friday 29 March (Good Friday) 8:30am- -12:00pm 12:00pm 8:30am 8:30am Saturday 30 March 8:30am--12:00pm 12:00pm

Wirja ta’ statwi tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira, artifatti reliġjużi, pitturi u relikwi antiki. The exhibition will display several religious artifacts, such as statues, antique relics and paintings.

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Friday 22 March PURĊISSJONIJIET BIL-MADONNA TAD-DULURI PROCESSIONS OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS

Iż-Żebbuġ In-Nadur Ix-Xagħra Il-Fontana Għajnsielem Ta’ Kerċem Il-Qala San Lawrenz Ix-Xewkija

4:45PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 6:00PM 6:00PM 6:45PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM

Friday 22 March | 6:00pm Quddiesa Djoċesana u Purċissjoni bil-Madonna tad-Duluri Our Lady of Sorrows Diocesan Mass and Procession Independence Square, Victoria

A tapestry and clay shepherd exhibition commemorating the Passion of the Christ, from the Last Supper to the Resurrection, displaying over 15 scenes and featuring approximately 200 shepherds. The Golgotha installation is the work of Domenic and Cady Bajada.

Photo george Ċelebrazzjoni bl-Ewkaristija segwita purċissjoni bl-istatwa tad-Duluri.

Il-Ġrajja tal-Passjoni mill-Aħħar Ċena tas-Sinjur salQawmien - rappreżentata b’iżjed minn ħmistax-il xena b’madwar mitejn pastur tat-tafal u maħduma minn Domenic u Cady Bajada.

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Friday 22 - Friday 29 March In Meus Via Ad Golgotha Durell Street, Ta’ Sannat

Eucharistic celebration followed by a procession accompanied by the venerated statue of Our Lady of Sorrows. Friday 22 - Friday 29 March Golgota

Cultural Centre, St Francis Square, Victoria

Pictures Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday 22 March (Our Lady of Sorrows) 6:00pm 6:00pm--8:30pm 8:30pm Saturday 23 March 6:00pm-–8:30pm 8:30pm 6:00pm Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday) 9:00am 9:00am–- 12:00pm 12:00pm Wednesday 27 March 9:00am 9:00am–- 12:00pm 12:00pm 6:00pm -–8:30pm 8:30pm 6:00pm Thursday 28 March 9:00am 9:00am–- 12:00pm 12:00pm 6:00pm -–9:30pm 9:30pm 6:00pm Friday 29 March (Good Friday) 9:00pm 9:00am–- 12:00pm 12:00pm

74 Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday 22 March (Our Lady of Sorrows) 5:00pm 5:00pm--7:00pm 7:00pm Saturday 23 March & Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday) 9:00am 9:00am–- 12:00pm 12:00pm 5:00pm-–7:00pm 7:00pm 5:00pm Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 March 5:00pm -– 7:00pm 7:00pm 5:00pm Thursday 28 March 5:00pm 5:00pm–- 12:00am 12:00am Friday 29 March (Good Friday) 9:00pm-–3:00pm 3:00pm 9:00am 24

Wirja ta’ vari artistiċi, maħduma mill-iskultur Pierre Bugeja u mtellgħa mill-esibitur George Spiteri fejn se jkun hemm ukoll esibita Mejda tal-Appostli. Min irid jattendi f’xi ħinijiet minbarra dawk murija, jista’ jikkuntattja lis-Sur Spiteri fuq 9940 5067. An artistic exhibition displaying a variety of statues crafted by Pierre Bugeja and exhibited by George Spiteri. The Last Supper will also be exhibited. To visit during times not listed, contact Mr Spiteri on 9940 5067.

Friday 22 - Friday 29 March Consummatum Est

The Franciscan Capuchins’ Friary, Victoria

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday 22 March (Our Lady of Sorrows) 7:00pm 7:00pm --10:00pm 10:00pm Saturday 23 - Wednesday 27 March 5:00pm – 8:00pm 5:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday 28 March 8:00pm-- 11:00pm 8:00pm Friday 29 March (Good Friday) 8:00am 8:00am–-12:00pm 12:00pm

Mejda tal-Appostli bi statwi ta’ daqs reali magħmulin minn Hubert Saliba. Gruppi ta’ aktar minn għaxra jistgħu jattendu anke f’ħinijiet oħra billi jċemplu fuq 7956 2969.

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday 22 March (Our Lady of Sorrows) 6 :6:30pm 7:30pm 3 0 p m -- 7:30pm Saturday 23 March 7:30pm 5 :5:15pm 1 5 p m -–7:30pm Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday) 10:00am 10:00am–-12:00pm 12:00pm Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 March 8:00pm 5 :5:15pm 1 5 p m –- 8:00pm Thursday 28 March 77:30pm : 3 0 p m –- 11:30pm 11:30pm Friday 29 March (Good Friday) 88:30am : 3 0 a m–-12:00pm 12:00pm

A depiction of The Last Supper, featuring life-sized statues created by Hubert Saliba. Groups of ten or more can visit outside opening hours by calling on 7956 2969. Friday 22 - Friday 29 March Ave Crux

Parish Centre, St John the Baptist Square, Ix-Xewkija

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Wirja ta’ oġġetti reliġjuzi u sagri relatati malPassjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu li tinkludi sett ta’ vari tal-Ġimgħa Kbira kif ukoll mudell ta’ sepulkru. An exhibition of sacred and religious items relating to the Passion of the Christ. Among others, this includes a set of statues displayed on Good Friday as well as a sepulchre. Friday 22 - Friday 29 March Mejda tal-Appostli

Beneath the Rotunda of St John the Baptist Parvis, Ix-Xewkija

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday 22 March (Our Lady of Sorrows) 7:00pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm Saturday 23 - Wednesday 27 March 5:00pm 5:00pm-–8:00pm 8:00pm Thursday 28 March 8:00pm –- 11:00pm 8:00pm Friday 29 March (Good Friday) 8:00am 8:00am–- 12:00pm 12:00pm

Wirja ta’ Kurċifissi. An exhibition of Crucifixes. 25

Friday 22 - Saturday 30 March Ġetsemani

Friday 22 - Saturday 30 March | 5:00pm – 9:00pm Hebdomada Sancta

Teatru Astra, Victoria

St Gregory Square, Ta’ Kerċem

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Via Crucis, magħmula minn erbatax-il salib b’daqs ta’ ħames metri li se jiġu mixgħula kuljum b’akkumpanjament ta’ mużika funebri. A Via Crucis, made of fourteen five-metre crucifixes which will be lit everyday accompanied by sacred music.

24-25 Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

10:00am 10:00am–-12:00pm 12:00pm 5:00pm - 8:00pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Friday 22 - Saturday 30 March | 5:00pm – 9:00pm The Last Supper Parish Hall, Ta’ Kerċem

Esibizzjoni ta’ statwi u pitturi b’rabta mal-passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu, fil-maġġor parti tagħhom xogħol lokali. Se tkun esibita wkoll il-vara l-antika tal-Ort tal-Ġetsemani, li kienet toħroġ fil-purċissjoni millBażilika ta’ San Ġorġ - xogħol ta’ Ġużeppi Sagona u Vincenzo Cremona - kif ukoll numru ta’ ritratti antiki tagħha. An exhibition of statues and paintings, in their majority works by local artists, related to the Passion of Our Lord. An important part of the exhibition will be dedicated to the episode of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Apart from these miniature statues, there will also be on display the life-size statue made by Ġużeppi Sagona & Vincenzo Cremona. 26

Wirja tal-Mejda tal-Appostli. Display of the Last Supper.

Friday 22 - Sunday 31 March Anima Christi

St Peter & St Paul Square Shelter, In-Nadur

Friday 22 - Sunday 31 March Wirja għad-Dell tas-Salib

Pupu’s Hall, 13 December Street, In-Nadur

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):

Friday 22 March Saturday 23 March Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday)

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday 22 March Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday)

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

Monday 25 & Tuesday 26 March Wednesday 27 March

Wirja sagra mill-Għaqda Armar Triq il-Kappillan fejn wieħed ikun jista’ jara stazzjonijiet mill-ġrajja talPassjoni.

Sunday 31 March (Easter Sunday)

Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 March Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March (Good Friday) Saturday 30 March Sunday 31 March (Easter Sunday)

The Għaqda Armar Triq il-Kappillan is hosting an immersive sacred exhibition inside a World War II shelter. Visitors can embark on a spiritual journey through stations depicting Christ’s Passion, culminating in the glorious triumph of His Resurrection.

Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March (Good Friday) Saturday 30 March

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

Wirja marbuta mal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa li tinkludi diversi oġġetti sagri u statwi marbutin ma’ dan iżżmien, kif ukoll sett vari u sepulkru armat fi knisja f’minjatura ta’ Darren Vella. An exhibition of various sacred items and statues organised by Għaqda Armar Triq Diċembru 13, inNadur. 27

Friday 22 - Sunday 31 March Ma’ Kristu fil-Ġrajja tal-Akbar Imħabba

Dun Franġisk Grima House, Racecourse Street, In-Nadur

Saturday 23 March | 11:00am Book Launch of Alessandro Bergamini’s The Icy Way Il-Ħaġar Museum, St George’s Square, Victoria

Austin Camilleri jintroduċi ktieb fotografiku ta’ Alessandro Bergamini u Valerio Ballotta dwar il-vjaġġ ta’ Camilleri, Bergamini u Ballotta millĦimalajas Indjani lejn Karsha fi Frar ta’ 2023. Austin Camilleri introduces the launch of the book with Alessandro Bergamini’s photographs tracing the extreme journey undertaken by Camilleri, Bergamini and Valerio Ballotta to the Indian Himalayas to reach Karsha in February 2023. Saturday 23 March | 7:30pm Lignum Vitae

Church of the Visitation of Our Lady, L-Għarb

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday 22 March Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday) Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March (Good Friday) Saturday 30 March Sunday 31 March (Easter Sunday)

8:00pm 7 : 7:00pm 0 0 p m --8:00pm 10:00am –- 12:00pm 10:00am 12:00pm 55:30pm : 3 0 p m–-7:30pm 7:30pm 88:00pm : 0 0 p m –- 11:00pm 9 9:30am : 3 0 a m -- 12:00pm 12:00pm 7:30pm 5 : 5:30pm 3 0 p m -–7:30pm 10:00am –- 12:00pm 10:00am 12:00pm 9 9:30am : 3 0 a m -- 12:00pm 12:00pm

Rappreżentazzjoni tal-Aħħar Ċena, fejn il-viżitaturi jkollhom l-opportunità li jimxu f’ambjent li jfakkarna fil-ġrajja tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa u l-Għid il-Kbir. A live re-enactment of The Last Supper in which, visitors can experience the atmosphere of the Holy Week and Easter. 28

Pictures Kunċert ta’ mużika sagra mill-Banda Viżitazzjoni taħt id-direzzjoni tal-Assistent Surmast Marvin Grech, bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ solisti flimkien ma’ sopran u baritonu Taljan. A concert of sacred music by the Visitation Band, under the musical direction of Assistant Maestro Marvin Grech, with the participation of soloists and an Italian soprano and baritone.

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Is-Sibt, 23 ta’ Marzu fis-7:30pm fi Pjazza Santu Wistin Victoria, Għawdex

Sunday 24 March | 6:00pm Purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira mit-Tfal tax-Xagħra Crossroads of Church Street to Victory Square, Ix-Xagħra

Sunday 24 March | 6:00pm Purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira

Cathedral of the Assumption, Victoria

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Purċissjoni tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira mill-Katidral bissehem tal-Banda Ċittadina Leone, ir-Rev.mu Kapitlu Katidrali u l-personaġġi bibliċi. Good Friday procession led by the Cathedral Chapter and accompanied by the Leone Band Club and biblical characters. Purċissjoni u pageant mit-tfal li tirrappreżenta l-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu, organizzata millGrupp tal-Vokazzjonijiet tax-Xagħra. F’din ilpurċissjoni, replika fiċ-ċokon tal-pageant magħrufa li ssir nhar il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira, jieħdu sehem tfal, ilbiċċa l-kbira minnhom taħt l-14-il sena. A children’s pageant representing the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, organised by the Xagħra Vocational Group. This pageant, held for the large part by children under the age of 14, is a smallscale replica of the renowned pageant held on Good Friday.

Sunday 24 March | 7:30pm Seven Last Words

Corpus Christi Church, L-Għasri

Kunċert minn Fanal Ensemble f’erba’ atti li se jiġu ppreżentati b’melodiji ta’ Josef Suk, Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Haydn’s Seven Last Words u Bach’s Sinfonia and Opening Chorus of Cantata 4. A four-part concert featuring the melodies of Josef Suk, Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Haydn’s Seven Last Words and finally, Bach’s Sinfonia and the Opening Chorus of Cantata 4. 31

Sunday 24 March PURĊISSJONI TA’ ĦADD IL-PALM PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION L-Għasri Il-Munxar Ix-Xewkija Ix-Xagħra Il-Katidral In-Nadur Għajnsielem L-Għarb Iż-Żebbuġ Il-Fontana Il-Qala San Lawrenz Ta’ Kerċem San Ġorġ Ta’ Sannat

8:25AM 8:30AM 8:30AM 9:15AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 9:45AM 9:45AM 9:45AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM

Sunday 24 - Friday 29 March Iċ-Ċena tas-Sinjur

Society of Christian Doctrine (MUSEUM), Dun Ġorġ Preca Street, In-Nadur

Sunday 24 - Friday 29 March In Coena Domini

Dar ta’ Dun Mikiel, San Franġisk Street, Il-Qala

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Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Sunday 24 March

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Sunday 24 March (Palm Sunday) Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 March Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March (Good Friday)

9:30am – 11:30am 9:30am - 11:30am 3:30pm -–6:00pm 6:00pm 3:30pm 6:00pm -–9:00pm 9:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm - 11:00pm 6:00pm 9:00am--3:00pm 3:00pm 9:00am 7:30pm -–9:30pm 9:30pm 7:30pm

Mejda tal-Appostli mgħammra bi 15-il statwa ta’ daqs reali, xogħol l-artist James Azzopardi, imtellgħa f’ambjent tipiku Lhudi li jinbidel minn sena għal oħra mis-Soċjetà tad-Duttrina Nisranija (MUSEUM). Għal żjajjar filgħodu ċemplu fuq 9986 6777. A replica of The Last Supper which includes 15 life size statues sculpted by artist James Azzopardi and presented in a typical Jewish setting by the Society of Christian Doctrine (MUSEUM). For morning group visits please contact 9986 6777. 34

Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 March Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March (Good Friday)

11:00am–- 12:00pm 12:00pm 11:00am 5:00pm 5:00pm -–7:00pm 7:00pm 6:00pm 9:00pm 6:00pm –-9:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm - 12:00am 9:00am 12:00pm 9:00am -- 12:00pm

Rappreżentazzjoni tal-Aħħar Ċena tal-Mulej f’ambjent Lhudi u biI-Ġnien tal-Ġetsemani f’atmosfera li, permezz ta’ fjakkli u effetti tad-dawl, iddaħħlek fl-ispirtu tal-mumenti tal-agunija ta’ Ġesù. Din I-esibizzjoni qed tiġi mtellgħa mill-Għaqda Briju San Ġużepp b’kollaborazzjoni mal-Parroċċa tal-Qala. Għaqda Briju San Ġużepp, in collaboration with the Qala Parish, is organising an exhibition that portrays the Last Supper in a Jewish setting and captures the Garden of Gethsemane’s alluring atmosphere through lanterns and light effects, bringing to life the Lord’s agony during His last moments.

Sunday 24 - Sunday 31 March Infiorata Visitation Square, L-Għarb

Monday 25 March | 8:00pm Pietà Signore St George’s Basilica, Victoria

16 Infiorata b’disinn simobliku tal-Għid magħmula blużu ta’ petali tal-fjuri, melħ u materjal ieħor millAssoċjazzjoni Maltija EspressjonArti Għarb.

Kunċert fejn se jiġu esegwiti numru ta’ marċi funebri mill-Banda Ċittadina u Dekana La Stella, taħt iddirezzjoni tas-Surmast Dr John Galea.

An Infiorata created by the Assoċjazzjoni Maltija EspressjonArti Għarb, which features a design that symbolises Easter and the Lenten Period using flower petals, salt and other material.

A concert consisting of various funeral marches performed by the La Stella Band, under the direction of Mro Dr John Galea.

Monday 25 March | 7:00pm Il-Mixja Lejn il-Kalvarju

St Paul’s Shipwreck Church, Il-Munxar

Monday 25 - Sunday 31 March Wirja ta’ Statwi/Vari/Arti Sagri

St Mary Philharmonic Society Band Club, Iż-Żebbuġ

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Rappreżentazzjoni dwar il-ħajja kurrenti mqabbla mal-Passjoni ta’ Ġesù akkumpanjata minn siltiet mużikali ta’ kompożituri lokali li jindaqqu minn Allegro Clefs Band, kant minn solisti ċkejkna bilkurunetta, bl-althorn u bl-ewfonju, kif ukoll pjanista. Fl-istess waqt ikun hemm ukoll mima qasira millabbatini tal-Knisja tal-Munxar. Delve into a thought-provoking comparison between modern life and the Passion of the Christ in this presentation. The programme includes performances by the Allegro Clefs Band featuring compositions by local artists, the Munxar Children Choir, as well as solo young musicians on the trumpet, althorn, and euphonium - accompanied by a pianist - and a concise drama performed by the Munxar Parish Altar boys.

Wirja fit-twieqi tal-faċċata tal-każin li tinkludi sett statwi prezzjużi u antiki marbuta ma’ dawn iżżminijiet fl-ambjent tal-Golgota. An exhibition, which includes a set of precious and antique statues connected with the Holy Week, displayed behind the window in a Golgotha–themed setting. 35

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Tuesday 26 March | 8:00pm In Remissionem

Cathedral of the Assumption, Victoria

Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 March Crux Fidelis

Vocational Centre, Ġużeppi Diacono Street, Ix-Xagħra

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45-48 Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Tuesday 26 March Wednesday 27 March

5:00pm -–8:00pm 8:00pm 5:00pm 9:00am -- 12:00pm 9:00am 12:00pm 3:00pm--8:00pm 8:00pm 3:00pm Thursday 28 March 9:00am -- 12:00pm 9:00am 12:00pm 3:00pm 3:00pm–- 10:00pm 10:00pm Friday 29 March (Good Friday) 9:00am -- 12:00pm 9:00am 12:00pm 4:00pm -–9:00pm 9:00pm 4:00pm Saturday 30 March (Easter Saturday) 9:00am 9:00am -- 12:00pm 12:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm-–7:00pm 7:00pm

Golgota li tirrappreżenta dak li għadda minnu Sidna Ġesù fil-passjoni tiegħu u Mejda tal-Appostli li turi dak li l-appostli ħejjew fl-aħħar ċena animata b’rakkont minn xi tfal imtellgħin mill-Għaqda ‘IlMilied fix-Xagħra’ b’kollaborazzjoni maċ-Ċentru talVokazzjonijiet tax-Xagħra. Għaqda ‘Il-Milied fix-Xagħra,’ in collaboration with the Xagħra Vocational Centre, is organising an exhibition featuring a reenactment of Golgotha The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Last Supper, animated by children. Kunċert mill-Banda Ċittadina Leone ta’ mużika sagra u marċi funebri taħt id-direzzjoni tas-Surmast Colin Attard bl-akkumpanjament tal-Aurora Youth Choir. The Leone Band Club, under the direction of Mro Colin Attard, will present a concert featuring sacred music and solemn funeral marches, accompanied by the Aurora Youth Choir.

Wednesday 27 March | 5:00pm Il-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa fil-Munxar Church Square, Il-Munxar

Installazzjoni relatata mal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa flimkien ma’ fjakkolata. An installation celebrating Holy Week and including numerous fjakkoli together with wooden crosses. 37

Wednesday 27 March | 7:00pm Via Sagra Animata b’Riflessjonijiet u Mużika Church of the Assumption of Mary, Iż-Żebbuġ

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Thursday 28 March | 7:30pm – 12:00am ‘Fejn hemm id-dlam ħallini nkun id-Dawl.’

Our Lady of Grace Sanctuary Parvis, Capuchin’s Street, Victoria

Mixegħla tax-xemgħat b’disinn li jikkonsisti f’oġġetti relatati mal-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu fuq tema Franġiskana. A captivating Franciscan-themed candle installation, intricately woven with symbolic representations of The Passion of the Christ. Thursday 28 March | 7:00pm – 12:00am Lux Lucernae - Mixegħla ta’ Ħamis ix-Xirka

Programm sagru u mużikali mill-Banda Santa Marija, taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Dr Joseph Grech u Mro Franco Cefai, bl-akkumpanjament ta’ korijiet, orgni u strumenti oħra, li matulu se jsiru riflessjonijiet marbutin ma’ dan iż-żmien.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Shrine Parvis, Il-Fontana

A sacred and musical programme by Santa Marija Band in tribute to the events of Holy Week. The band will be under the direction of Mro Dr Joseph Grech and Mro Franco Cefai. This programme is organised by the parish choirs. Wednesday 27 March | 7:00pm Sacred Music Concert

Old Parish Church, Independence Square, Għajnsielem

77 89-92 Kunċert ta’ mużika sagra mill-istudenti tal-Banda San Ġużepp flimkien mal-korijiet tat-tfal Virgo u Chorus Urbanus Junior. Sacred music concert performed by the St Joseph Band musical students in conjunction with the Virgo Choir and the Chorus Urbanus Junior children’s choirs. 38

Għas-seba’ sena konsekuttiva, iz-zuntier se jinxtegħel b’ammont kbir ta’ xemgħat li jiffurmaw immaġni abbinata mal-Passjoni ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. For the seventh consecutive year, the church parvis will be lit with candles that form a display portraying the Passion of the Christ.

Thursday 28 March | 7:00pm – 12:00am Mixegħla ta’ Ħamis ix-Xirka St Joseph Square, Il-Qala

Thursday 28 & Friday 29 March Esibizzjoni tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa Holy Week Exhibition Parish Hall, Ta’ Sannat

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Installazzjoni b’effetti ta’ dawl u xemgħat b’rabta mal-festi tal-Għid. An installation that uses light and candlelight in connection with Easter. Thursday 28 & Friday 29 March | 7:30pm Lux Crucifixus – Dawl tal-Imsallab

St Gregory Square (near the Parish Church), Franġisk u Rosa Camilleri Street & L-Avukat Anton Calleja Street, Ta’ Kerċem

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March (Good Friday)

8:00pm - 12:00am 8:00am 12:00pm 8:00am --12:00pm

Wirja ta’ Mejda tal-Appostli mtellgħa mis-Sezzjoni Żgħażagħ Palmisti Sannat fi ħdan il-Parroċċa ta’ Santa Margerita. An exhibition of the Last Supper organised by Sezzjoni Żgħażagħ Palmisti Sannat within St Margaret Parish. Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 March Wirja tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira

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Parish Centre, L-Għasri

Mixegħla bix-xemgħat u effetti tad-dawl, flimkien ma’ simboli reliġjużi fit-toroq u fl-isqaqien fl-inħawi ta’ madwar il-knisja parrokkjali, li bihom tinħoloq atmosfera unika relatata mal-jiem tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa.

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):

A unique atmosphere created by candlelight and light projections together with religious symbols in the alleys and streets nearby the parish church.

Wirja tal-Ġimgħa l-Kbira u l-Aħħar Ċena.

Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March (Good Friday) Saturday 30 March

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

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Friday 29 March

Friday 29 March PURĊISSJONIJIET TAL-ĠIMGĦA L-KBIRA GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSIONS F3

PURĊISSJONIJIET TAL-ĠIMGĦA L-KBIRA GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSIONS

San Lawrenz - 3:00pm In-Nadur - 6:00pm San Ġorġ - 6:00pm Ix-Xagħra - 6:00pm Iż-Żebbuġ - 6:00pm

San Lawrenz San Ġorġ In-Nadur Ix-Xagħra Iż-Żebbuġ

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Friday 29 March | 6:00pm –10:00pm Fjakkolata Triq San Ġwann, In-Nadur

Salib imdawwal u fjakkolata b’disinn relatat malĠimgħa Mqaddsa organizzati mill-Għaqda Armar Triq San Ġwann Nadur. An illuminated Cross and traditional fjakkolata organised by Għaqda Armar Triq San Ġwann Nadur. Sunday 31 March | 7:00pm Unleashing Easter Delight Visitation Square, L-Għarb

Spettaklu tan-nar sinkronizzat mal-mużika mtella’ mill-Għaqda tan-Nar ta’ Kerċem. Il-biċċa l-kbira talistruttura hi maħduma minn materjal riċiklabbli u xogħol mekkanizzat.

A synchronised fireworks show, organised by the Għaqda tan-Nar ta’ Kerċem, featuring a mechanical structure - built for the larger part from recyclable material - of the Resurrection of Christ. Monday 1 April | 9:00am – 12:00pm Easter Egg-stravaganza

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Shrine Parvis, Il-Fontana

Attività għall-familja kollha fejn se jsir qsim ta’ bajda kbira taċ-ċikkulata b’sorpriżi għat-tfal. A family-friendly activity featuring the breaking of a large Easter egg and a delightful surprise for the children in attendance. Sunday 31 March | 8:00pm L-Irxoxt Fireworks 2024

St Gregory Square, Ta’ Kerċem

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Attività li tinkludi dawra bil-ferrovija, krafts u egg hunt. Għal aktar informazzjoni żuru l-paġna ta’ Facebook: Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana. Wieħed għandu jirriserva post għal din l-attività.

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An activity, featuring a train ride, crafts, and the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Booking is essential. For additional details, please visit the Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana Facebook page.

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Sunday 31 March PURĊISSJONIJIET BL-ISTATWA TA’ KRISTU RXOXT PROCESSIONS WITH THE STATUE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

San Ġorġ In-Nadur Ix-Xewkija Il-Katidral Il-Fontana Il-Qala Iż-Żebbuġ L-Għarb Ix-Xagħra Ta’ Kerċem

8:45AM 9:15AM 9:30AM 10:45AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 5:00PM 6:00PM 6:00PM 6:45PM

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EASTER EGG HUNT Ta’ Dbieġi Artisan Village These Easter Holidays, embark on an Easter Egg Hunt at the Ta’ Dbieġi Artisan Village! Scan QR Code for more details

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