Milied F’Għawdex
CHRISTMAS IN GOZO 1 st December 2018 - 6 th January 2019
Christmas in Gozo 2018
A Child Is Born - Denis Mompalao 1
Ferħ u Għaqda fil-Milied ukoll dik popolari. Irrid li nkompli ninkoraġġixxi lil kull min jaħdem f’dawn l-oqsma. Apparti tant appoġġ dirett, taħt forma jew oħra, irrid nesponih fi programm inklussiv li jkompli jikkonferma kemm tassew Għawdex huwa l-post idejali għall-Milied! Dan huwa parti mill-istrateġija tagħna li Għawdex ikun destinazzjoni ta’ eċċellenza tul is-sena kollha. Anki fil-qasam turistiku, tant importanti għalina l-Għawdxin, irridu nkomplu nsostnu l-kwalità daqs u iktar mill-kwantità. Ħarsa ġenerali lejn il-lista twila ta’ attivitajiet li jkollna fil-Milied tikkonferma kemm dan huwa minnu.
BETHLEHEM
Il-ferħ li joħloq il-Milied jegħleb kull fruntiera umana, kull diviżjoni jew qasma ta’ twemmin jew kundizzjoni soċjali. Huwa ferħ globali ta’ jum speċjali li llum insejħulu staġun sħiħ, imma li joriġina mill-qalb ta’ kull individwu, kull familja, kull soċjetà u kull nazzjon. Huwa l-aqwa ispirazzjoni ta’ kull forma ta’ arti, mużika, drama u letteratura li ħolqu kapolavuri tal-aqwa talenti umani. Huwa ferħ li jgħaqqad ħbieb u qraba mill-qrib u mill-bogħod.
Dan il-ktieb tal-programm joffri dettalji siewja għal kull min iżurna u fl-istess ħin iservi ta’ dokument awtentiku ta’ kif u b’liema ħeġġa l-Għawdxin iċċelebraw il-Milied fl-2018. Bħal kull sena tibqa’ tiddomina l-għajta tal-anġli “Paċi fl-art lill-bnedmin ta’ rieda tajba” - il-qofol għallferħ u l-għaqda. Dan huwa l-awgurju tiegħi u tal-Ministeru lill-familji Għawdxin kollha, lill-imprendituri u l-voluntieri tant dedikati, u lill-eluf ta’ turisti li jżuru l-gżira tagħna - “Għawdex għall-Milied”. Onor. Dr Justyne Caruana Ministru għal Għawdex
Għawdex joffri dan kollu flimkien u aktar, tant li sar id-destinazzjoni mfittxija minn ħafna proprju għal dan iż-żmien kull sena. Il-Ministeru għal Għawdex ħa ħsieb jiġbor dan kollu f’kalendarju mimli b’wirjiet, funzjonijiet, kunċerti, spettakli u ċelebrazzjonijiet li jesprimu l-fidi, ittalenti u l-ħila tal-volontarjat madwar il-gżira. L-inizjattivi li qed nieħdu qed iħallu l-frott. Minbarra t-tifkira liturġika ħloqna ambjent u atmosfera ta’ ċelebrazzjoni popolari u varjata għal eluf ta’ viżitaturi - grazzi wkoll għas-sens ta’ inizjattiva ta’ mijiet ta’ voluntieri u għat-tradizzjonijiet partikolari tal-Milied. Il-ħidma talMinisteru kompliet tesponi u ssaħħaħ is-sens ta’ organizzazzjoni b’mod li Għawdex kollu jkun vetrina ħajja tal-ferħ tal-Milied. Jiena konvinta li fi żmien il-Milied l-oqsma kollha tal-kultura f’Għawdex ikunu fl-aqwa tagħhom - kemm il-kultura stabbilita fil-forom klassiċi kif
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Joy and Unity at Christmas Time I am convinced that all the cultural related sectors in Gozo are at their optimum during the Christmas period – both the classic and the popular forms of culture. I would like to strongly encourage each and every one of you working in these sectors. I want to support you and expose all your work in an inclusive programme to further demonstrate that Gozo is the perfect destination for Christmas! This is part of our strategy to make Gozo an excellent destination all year round. We need to persist on quality over quantity in the tourism sector which is so dear for us Gozitans. A quick look at the endless list of activities organised during Christmas time further confirms this.
Happiness experienced during Christmas overcomes every human division be it that of belief or social status. This global happiness derived from this special day has today extended itself over a whole season originating from every person’s heart, family, society and nation. Christmas is the best time to inspire every form of art, music, drama and literature generating a spectrum of the human’s best talents. The Christmas spirit unites friends and relatives the world over.
This booklet offers a detailed account for all the visitors at this time of the year, while portraying the enthusiasm and passion Gozitans will celebrate Christmas 2018 with. Like every year the angels singing ‘peace on Earth to people of good will‘ will resonate the happiness and unity felt during this special time of the year. This is my heartfelt wish to you, your families and all the tourists visiting our island – ‘Christmas in Gozo.’
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Hon. Dr Justyne Caruana Minister for Gozo
Gozo offers all the above mentioned and more, so much so, that our island has become a much sought after destination at this special time of the year. The Minister of Gozo has compiled a calendar brimming with exhibitions, activities, concerts, shows and an array of celebrations reflecting the beliefs, talents and abilities of volunteers around the island.
S TART YO U R CH R I S TM A S S EA S O N I N G O ZO WI T H
Carols . Lights . Merriment
The initiatives taken have been very fruitful so far. Apart from the liturgical significance of this feast, an atmosphere of celebration has been created for the thousands of visitors due to the initiative of volunteers and our Christmas related traditions. The Minister of Gozo has made it possible to expose and strengthen the organisations involved in such a way that our island of Gozo becomes a live showcase of the true joy of Christmas.
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SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER 4:00PM
Sunday 2nd December 2018 At 18:00hrs
SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Suq tal-Milied Christmas Market
St. George’s Fief (Near Our Lady of Mount Carmel niche)
Post (Venue): Victory Square, Xagħra Organizzat mill-Għaqda Volontarjat Festa Marija Bambina tax-Xagħra. Ser ikun hemm ħafna affarijiet għall-bejgħ li għandhom x’jaqsmu malMilied bħal qsari, ħelu, dundjani u sriedaq, pittura, tiżjin tal-Milied, Father Christmas jieħu ritratti mat-tfal, kif ukoll bouncing castle.
Swejjaq tal-Milied Christmas Market
A Christmas Market organised by the “Għaqda Volontarjat Festa Marija Bambina tax-Xagħra”. There will be a vast array of items for sale related with the Christmas festivities like plants, turkeys and chickens, paintings, Christmas decorations and entertainment for the little ones.
Post (Venue): San Lawrenz Square, San Lawrenz Din l-edizzjoni tal-Milied ta’ Swejjaq tiġbor fiha “Il-Fiera tal-Milied” kif ukoll bankarelli li jkunu qed ibiegħu oġġetti artiġjanali marbuta ma’ dan iż-żmien. Fl-istess waqt jiġi servut ukoll ikel u xorb tipiku Malti u Natalizju. L-attività tibqa’ sejra sa tard billejl bl-akkumpanjament ta’ mużika għażżgħażagħ. Din l-attività tagħlaq b' kunċert minn Cash and Band. This Christmas edition of Swejjaq features the “Il-Fiera tal-Milied”: a traditional Christmas Fair that includes turkeys, Christmas-related objects and stalls selling crafts associated with Christmas. Food and drinks related with Christmas will be served. The event runs until late at night and closes with a concert by Cash and Band.
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Sunday 9th December • 9.30am to 6.00pm Savina Creativity Centre, Xewkija, Gozo
Free Train Rides Farm Visit Free Candles In-store Discounts ADVERT New range of Christmas Hampers Baking with Children Free Nibbles & Drinks + More o!! d o t ff u st
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SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 12TH DECEMBER 7:00PM
His Crafts Factory Jum il-Munxar Munxar Day Caroling Christmas Concert (Second Edition)
Post (Venue): Church Square, Munxar
Post (Venue): St George’s Basilica, Victoria
Għal sena oħra, il-Kunsill Lokali tal-Munxar ser jorganizza serata kommemorattiva fl-okkażżjoni ta’ Jum il-Lokalità. Il-Kunsill għażel din ilġurnata tat-12 ta’ Diċembru biex fiha jfakkar Jum il-Munxar u dan peress li f’dan il-jum tas-sena 1957 twaqqfet il-Parroċċa tal-Munxar.
Kunċert Korali ta’ għanjiet tal-Milied, moderni kif ukoll tradizzjonali, imtella’ mill-kor tat-tfal Piccole Stelle taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Ms Sylvana Cini. A Coral Christmas Concert, with modern and traditional carols, sung by the children’s choir Piccole Stelle under the direction of Ms Sylvana Cini.
F’din iċ-ċerimonja kommemorattiva ser jingħata l-unur “Ġieħ il-Munxar” lill-persuna magħżula mill-Kunsill li ħadmet għal-lokalità mingħajr interessi personali. Din is-serata ser issir bil-kollaborazzjoni tal-Ministeru għal Għawdex. Waqt din is-serata ser ikun hemm is-sehem tal-Atonal Band immexxija mis-Surmast Antoine Mercieca. Mal-kantanti residenti Michela Pace, Rebecca Bonello u Ann Tabone, ser ikun hemm ukoll ilpreżenza tal-Kor tat-tfal tal-Parroċċa tal-Munxar. Din is-serata ser issir bil-kollaborazzjoni tal-Ministeru għal Għawdex. Munxar Day is celebrated once again with a commemorative evening at the Church Square. The Local Council has chosen this day - 12th December - as a reminder that on this day in the year 1957 the Parish of Munxar was founded. A person from the locality will be awarded the prize of “Ġieħ Il-Munxar”. The Council will choose a person who has worked without personal interest for the locality. This activity is being held with the collaboration of the Ministry for Gozo. This ceremony will feature The Atonal Band under the direction of Mro Antonie Mercieca. Along with the band’s resident singers Michela Pace, Rebecca Bonello and Ann Tabone, there will also be the presence of the Munxar Parish Youth Choir. This activity is being held with the collaboration of the Ministry for Gozo
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FRIDAY 14TH & SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER 7:30PM
FRIDAY 14TH , SATURDAY 15TH & SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER 11:30AM
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER 6:30PM
Il-ħmistax-il edizzjoni ta’ Carols by Candlelight mtella’ minn Schola Cantorum Jubilate. Dan l-avveniment jikkonsisti f’kunċert tal-Milied segwit minn ikla. Il-preżentazzjoni tal-kunċert u anke l-ambjent li jinħoloq fil-kjostru jgħinu lil dawk li jattendu biex jidħlu fi spirtu veru tal-Milied.
L-Iskola tal-Mużika għall-Milied VPA School Ensemble in Christmas Mood
Festival ta’ Dawl f’Santa Luċija The Santa Luċija Light Festival
The fifteenth edition of Carols by Candlelight organised by Schola Cantorum Jubilate. The event consists of a Christmas concert followed by a five-course dinner. The setting of both the concert and dinner will help the attendees feel the real spirit of Christmas.
Selezzjoni mżewqa ta’ siltiet mużikali b’arranġamenti speċjali għallensemble tad-Dipartiment Mużikali tal-Iskola Visual & Performing Arts School.
Festa Titulari ta’ Santa Luċija Titular Feast of St Lucy Post (Venue): Santa Luċija Il-Ġimgħa, 14 u s-Sibt 15, ta’ Diċembru, fit-8:00pm - Marċi tul it-toroq ta’ dan l-irħajjel pittoresk. Friday, 14th & Saturday 15th, December at 8:00pm - Band marches along the main streets of this typical Gozitan hamlet. Il-Ħadd, 16 ta’ Diċembru, fid-9:00am quddiesa solenni u fil-5:00pm purċissjoni bl-istatwa ex-voto ta’ Santa Luċija VM, logħob tan-nar u baned. Din l-attività ser tiġi organizzata mill-Knisja ta’ Santa Luċija. Sunday, 16th December at 9:00am solemn mass and at 5:00pm procession with the ex-voto statue of St Lucy VM, fireworks and band marches. This event will be organised by the Santa Luċija Parish.
Carols by Candlelight Post (Venue): St Augustine’s Priory, Victoria
Post (Venue): Il-Ħaġar, level 1, St George’s Square, Victoria
A selection of the festive season’s endearing melodies specially arranged for the Visual & Performing Arts School Music Department’s ensemble.
Photo: The FotoGrafer
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Post (Venue): Main Square, Santa Luċija Numru ta’ tfajliet b’ilbies abjad, faxxa ħamra ma’ qaddhom u b’xemgħa f’idejhom, jakkumpanjaw tfajla b’kuruna b’xemgħat fuq rasha ad unur Santa Luċija. Jitqassmu wkoll pasti ta’ Santa Luċija lil dawk preżenti. The hamlet of Santa Luċija, will host a symbolic parade in honour of its Patron Saint. Attendees will be treated with delicious buns, traditionally associated with this hamlet. 17
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER 7:00PM
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER 7:30PM
SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 9:30AM
Nadur 8K - Christmas Run For A Good Cause Post (Venue): St Peter & St Paul Square, Nadur
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Post (Venue): Għejjun Square, Fontana Il-Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana għall-ewwel darba ser torganizza festival tal-Milied fi Pjazza Għejjun, Fontana li jġib l-isem ta’ “Milied fl-Għejjun”. Dan l-avveniment huwa festival innovativ li ser jinkludi s-sehem ta’ diversi korijiet tat-tfal Għawdxin, kantanti popolari, posti b’oġġetti tal-Milied għall-bejgħ, żfin, ikel u ħelu tipiku talMilied. Minbarra dan, it-tfal kollha ser ikollhom l-opportunità jieħdu ritratt ma’ Father Christmas u jingħataw rigal b’xejn. Kull min jattendi ser jingħata xarba sħuna mingħajr ebda ħlas. The organisation ‘Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana’ would like to invite you for their first Christmas Festival “Milied fl-Għejjun” that will take place at Fountain Square near Fontana’s famous national monument - the Spring Fountain. “Milied fl-Għejjun” is an innovative festival that includes the participation of various children choirs, popular singers, stalls with Christmas ornaments and crafts, food, folklore and traditional Christmas candy. Moreover, children will have the opportunity to meet and take a photo with Father Christmas. All children will be given a free gift while the audience will be given a hot drink for free.
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Post (Venue): Main Hall, Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, Dun Ġorġ Preca Street, Nadur Reċta tal-Milied imsejsa fuq il-ħajja tal-filantropu Dr Thomas Bernardo, bis-sehem ta’ ’l fuq minn 40 attur, b’kitba u direzzjoni ta’ Mark Azzopardi. Id-dħul huwa b’xejn. Din ir-reċta terġa’ tittella’ l-għada l-Ħadd, 16 ta’ Diċembru fis-6:00pm. Għal aktar tagħrif ċemplu fuq 99866777. A Christmas play based on the charity work of Dr Thomas Bernardo with a cast of over 40 young actors, written and directed by Mark Azzopardi. There will be another performance on Sunday, 16th December at 6.00pm Free entrance. For more information call on 99866777.
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SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 6:00PM
SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 7:00PM
“Sounding the Joy of Christmas” (Second Edition) Post (Venue): St John The Baptist Rotunda Church, Xewkija Kunċert tal-Milied bil-Kurunetta u l-Orgni minn Amy Rapa u Robert Buttiġieġ. Christmas Concert on Pipe Organ and Trumpet by Amy Rapa and Robert Buttiġieġ.
The Grand Christmas Concert Post (Venue): St Margaret Parish Church, Sannat Is-Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita VM ta’ Sannat tippreżenta l-Ħames Edizzjoni tal-Kunċert Kbir tal-Milied bis-sehem tal-Banda Santa Margerita u diversi kantanti oħra mistiedna taħt id-direzzjoni tas-Surmast Direttur Mro George Apap. ‘Is-Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita VM’ proudly presents the Fifth Edition of The Grand Christmas Concert with the participation of St Margaret Band and various other guest singers under the direction of Mro George Apap. 20
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SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 19TH DECEMBER 7:00PM Id-Dar ta’ Santa Santa’s House Post (Venue): St Peter & St Paul Square, Nadur Serata għall-familja kollha li tinkludi villaġġ tal-Milied tipiku għat-tfal biex jieħdu ritratt ma’ Father Christmas. Id-donazzjonijiet li se jinġabru ser imorru għall-Malta Community Chest Fund. F’każ ta’ maltemp l-attività tkun fl-20 ta’ Diċembru mis-7.00pm ‘il quddiem. An event for all the family which includes a typical Christmas village with a Santa’s house where children can take a photo with Santa. Donations collected will be given to the Malta Community Chest Fund. In case of bad weather the activity will be held on December 20th from 7.00pm onwards.
Il-Kunċert tal-Milied 2018 Christmas Concert 2018 Post (Venue): St George’s Basilica, Victoria Il-Kunċert annwali tal-Milied tal-Chorus Urbanus Productions issa ilu jsir għal kważi kwart ta’ seklu. Dan stabbilixxa ruħu bħala wieħed mit-tradizzjonijiet Natalizji t’Għawdex. Il-Kunċert joffri mument ta’ divertiment lill-familja kollha sabiex din taqsam magħna l-ispirtu festiv ta’ dawn il-festi. Il-Chorus Urbanus Juniors u l-Chorus Urbanus, flimkien mal-Urbanus Festive Orchestra, taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Dr John Galea, dejjem iħeġġu l-karattru festiv permezz ta’ artisti, mużiċisti u vuċijiet impressjonanti li jagħmlu minn dan il-kunċert wieħed millispettakli formidabbli Għawdxin għal dan iż-żmien tas-sena. The annual Christmas concert organised by Chorus Urbanus Productions has now been in production for almost a quarter of a century. It established itself as one of the traditional Christmas events here in Gozo. The concert offers a moment of entertainment for the whole family to share with us during this festive season. Chorus Urbanus Juniors and Chorus Urbanus, along with Urbanus Festive Orchestra, under the direction of Dr John Galea, always indulge the festive character with the local artists, musicians and voices that make this concert a formidable experience for all Gozitans during the Christmas period.
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WEDNESDAY 19TH DECEMBER 7:00PM
FRIDAY 21ST DECEMBER 7:00PM
FRIDAY 21ST DECEMBER 8:00PM
SATURDAY 22ND DECEMBER 11:30AM
Dramm Tal-Milied “Il-Għaġeb tal-Presepju” Christmas Play
Milied mal-Kor Laudate Pueri Christmas with the Laudate Pueri Choir
Post (Venue): Sannat Parish Church, Sannat
Post (Venue): Il-Ħaġar, St George’s Square, Victoria
Dramm imtella’ mill-Għaqda Drammatika ta’ Sannat li jġib l-isem ta’ “Il-Għaġeb tal-Presepju”.
Kunċert ta’ Għanjiet u Motetti l-aktar popolari, anki rranġati speċifikament minn Joseph Vella għas-sezzjoni femminili tal-kor.
Play by the title of “Il-Għaġeb tal-Presepju” organised by the Sannat Drama Group.
Recital of best-loved Carols and Motets, some specifically arranged by Joseph Vella for the choir’s female section.
FRIDAY 21st DECEMBER 7:00PM Nativitate Domini - 5th Edition Christmas Concert Post (Venue): Parish Church, Żebbuġ Il-Kor Regina Angelorum, imwaqqaf fl-1997 mill-Parroċċa taż-Żebbuġ f’Għawdex, huwa magħmul miż-żgħażagħ tar-raħal u tfal (bniet) li jipparteċipaw bil-kant f’bosta attivitajiet, prinċipalment funzjonijiet reliġjużi. Wara s-suċċessi fis-snin l-imgħoddija, din ser tkun il-Ħames Edizzjoni ta’ Nativitate Domini - kunċert annwali tal-Milied b’varjetà ta’ carols oriġinali, flimkien ma’ oħrajn tradizzjonali; b’arranġamenti oriġinali interpretati mill-Kor, flimkien ma’ Majestic Music Ensemble. Reċta tal-Milied Christmas Play Post (Venue): Għasri Parish Hall (behind the church), Għasri Avveniment miżgħud bi żfin, reċti u kummiedji tal-Milied bis-sehem ta’ residenti lokali. An event will nclude dances, Christmas plays and comedies performed by local residents. 24
The Regina Angelorum Choir, founded in 1997, which hails from Żebbuġ Gozo Parish, is made up of the village youth and children (girls) who participate in various activities, mainly religious functions. Following the previous successful concerts, this will be the Fifth Edition of Nativitate Domini - an annual Christmas concert with a variety of originally composed carols, together with traditional carols; with original arrangements interpreted by the choir together with Majestic Music Ensemble. Milied F’Għawdex 2018
Christmas Rocks the Astra 2018 by the Gozo Youth Orchestra
TREATING YOUR SENSES WITH EXCLUSIVE VARIETY OF MEDITERRANEAN & LOCAL FOOD
Post (Venue): Astra Theatre, Victoria L-ewwel kunċert Rock tal-Milied live b’Rock Bands akkumpanjati b’orkestra kif ukoll kantanti magħrufin minn Għawdex u Malta. Kunċert tal-Milied għall-familja kollha b’differenza. The first live Christmas Rock Concert with Rock Bands and backing orchestra. With the participation of guest singers from Gozo and Malta - a family Christmas concert with a difference. Christmas in Gozo 2018
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SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER 4:00PM
SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER 5:45PM
XMAS PARADE Kunċert tal-Milied “O Ġesù Bambin” Christmas Concert “Oh Baby Jesus” Post (Venue): Parish Church, Żebbuġ The Leone Grand Christmas Show Post (Venue): Aurora Opera House, Victoria Varjetà tal-Milied, b’medleys ta’ mużika ferrieħa, umoriżmu u spettaklu, bil-parteċipazzjoni tal-Banda Ċittadina Leone, kantanti, żeffiena u l-Aurora Youth Choir. Biljetti minn www.teatruaurora.com jew 79045779. A Christmas Matinée including a variety of seasonal medleys, the most-loved joyous tunes, humour and spectacle, with the participation of the Leone Band, singers, dancers and the Aurora Youth Choir. Tickets from www.teatruaurora.com or 79045779.
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Is-Soċjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija se terġa’ ttella’ l-Kunċert Annwali tagħha tal-Milied bit-titlu “O Ġesù Bambin”. Il-Banda Santa Marija ser tkun qed tesegwixxi biċċiet klassiċi u popolari marbuta mal-Milied, kif ukoll sinfoniji storiċi tal-Milied mill-arkivji tagħha. Il-Banda se tkun taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Joseph Grech. Il-pubbliku ġenerali huwa mistieden jattendi. Dħul b’xejn. Saint Mary Philharmonic Society will be holding once again its Annual Christmas Concert, “Oh Baby Jesus”. The Santa Marija Band will perform classical and popular Christmas music and historical Christmas symphonies from its own archives. The Band will be under the direction of Mro Joseph Grech. The general public is invited to attend. Free entrance. 27
SUNDAY 23RD DECEMBER 6:00PM
Purċissjoni tal-Milied Traditional Christmas Procession
MONDAY 24TH DECEMBER 6:00PM
Post (Venue): Main Streets, Qala
MONDAY 24TH DECEMBER 7:00PM
Jieħdu sehem it-tfal kollha tas-Soċjetà tad-Duttrina Nisranija MUSEUM u l-Banda Ite ad Joseph madwar it-toroq ewlenin tal-Qala. Wara jkun hemm programm ta’ kant, poeżiji u l-prietka tat-tifel fil-Knisja Parrokkjali. A traditional Christmas manifestation along the main streets of Qala organised by the Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM and the Ite ad Joseph Band. This will be followed by various activities held at Qala Parish Church which includes singing, poems and the traditional child’s Christmas sermon.
MONDAY 24TH DECEMBER 7:00PM
Purċissjoni Tradizzjonali bil-Bambin Traditional Christmas Eve Procession Post (Venue): From Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM in Ħamsin Street proceeding to St John The Baptist Square, Xewkija Purċissjoni tradizzjonali bil-Bambin organizzata mis-Soċjetà tadDuttrina Nisranija MUSEUM u bis-sehem tal-Banda Prekursur. Wara jittella’ programm tal-Milied fil-knisja. A traditional procession with Baby Jesus organised by the Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM and accompanied by the Prekursur Band. This will be followed by a Christmas program which will be held in the Xewkija Parish Church. “O Lejl tas-Skiet” - Il-50 Edizzjoni tal-Pageant tal-Milied “Oh Silent Night” - 50th Edition of the Christmas Pageant Post (Venue): San Lawrenz Main Square and village core, San Lawrenz
MONDAY 24TH DECEMBER 6:30PM Dimostrazzjoni b’Ġesù Bambin organizzata mill-membri tasSoċjetà tad-Duttrina Nisranija MUSEUM Procession with Baby Jesus organised by the Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM members
Pageant li jirrakkonta l-istorja tas-Salvazzjoni, mill-Ħolqien sat-Twelid tas-Sinjur tagħna Ġesù Kristu. F’dan il-Pageant jieħdu sehem fih kważi nofs il-popolazzjoni tar-raħal ta’ San Lawrenz u jiġi esegwit kemm fit-toroq prinċipali kif ukoll fid-djar tar-residenti ta’ San Lawrenz. Personaġġi b’kostumi Bibbliċi ser ikunu qed jirrakkontaw l-ikbar ġrajja li qatt ġiet irrakkontata. Fl-aħħar, fil-pjazza jsir spettaklu tal-Milied li jfakkar il-50 sena mill-bidu tiegħu. Dan l-avveniment qed jiġi organizzat bil-kollaborazzjoni tal-Ministeru għal Għawdex.
Post (Venue): Independence Square, Victoria Id-dimostrazzjoni titlaq minn Pjazza Indipendenza u tgħaddi minn diversi toroq madwar il-Belt Victoria. Id-dimostrazzjoni tintemm flistess pjazza fejn jittella’ programm qasir li jkun jinkludi kant u poeżiji; bil-qofol tkun il-prietka tradizzjonali tat-tifel.
This Pageant narrates the story of Salvation, from Creation to the Birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. In this Pageant almost half the population of the village of San Lawrenz takes part and is performed in the main roads and residential homes. Actors in Biblical costumes will narrate the greatest story ever told. Finally, in the main square a Christmas spectacle will be organised to commemorate its 50 years. This event is organised in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo. 28
The procession departs from Independence Square, passing through various streets in Victoria, and comes to an end at the same location. This procession will be followed by a short program of poems, Christmas carols and the child’s traditional sermon. Milied F’Għawdex 2018
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Kant ta’ Lejlet il-Milied Christmas Eve Carolling Post (Venue): Kempinski Hotel, San Lawrenz Il-Kor Gaulitanus jippreżenta selezzjoni ta’ carols taħt id-direzzjoni mużikali tas-Surmast Colin Attard. Dħul b’xejn. Għal aktar informazzjoni żuru www.gaulitanus.com jew ċemplu 77038971. The Gaulitanus Choir presents a selection of carols under the musical direction of Mro Colin Attard. Free entrance. For more information visit www.gaulitanus.com or contact 77038971. 29
MONDAY 24TH DECEMBER 7:00PM
MONDAY 24TH DECEMBER 11:00PM
TUESDAY 25TH DECEMBER 1:00AM
TUESDAY 25TH DECEMBER 8:45AM
Pop Into Christmas (Second Edition)
Servizz ta’ 9 Lezzjonijiet u Għanjiet tal-Milied Service of 9 Lessons and Christmas Carols
Post (Venue): St George’s Square, Victoria
Post (Venue): Gozo Seminary, Enrico Mizzi Street, Victoria
Demostrazzjoni tradizzjonali forma ta’ Pageant, b’Ġesù Bambin, minn tfal tas-Soċjetà tad-Duttrina Nisranija MUSEUM fit-toroq tan-Nadur. F’din il-purċissjoni jieħdu sehem bosta atturi lebsin ta’ persunaġġi Bibbliċi flimkien mad-daqq tal-Banda Mnarja tan-Nadur.
Kunċert spettakolari tal-Milied minn DCAPITALS Band, eżatt fi tmiem il-quddiesa ta’ nofsillejl. Il-kunċert, li qed jittella’ bil-kollaborazzjoni ta’ The Grapes Wine Bar u Tepie’s Coffee Bar, ser jiġbor fih mużika popolari tal-Milied u aktar bil-parteċipazzjoni tal-kantanti residenti talband taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro George Apap.
Il-Kongregazzjoni Anglikana f’Għawdex se torganizza s-servizz annwali tagħha ta’ 9 Lezzjonijiet u Għanjiet tal-Milied f’Jum il-Milied fil-Kappella tas-Seminarju tal-Qalb ta’ Ġesù.
A traditional procession with the statuette of Baby Jesus with the participation of children attending the Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, winds through the streets of Nadur accompanied by the Mnarja Band performing traditional Christmas carols. The procession will take the form of a Pageant featuring a number of people representing Biblical figures.
A Christmas Concert by DCAPITALS Band, exactly after the Midnight Mass at St George’s Basilica. The concert, which is presented in collaboration with The Grapes Wine Bar and Tepie’s Coffee Bar, will feature all-time Christmas favourites and other pop music with the participation of the band’s resident singers under the direction of Mro George Apap.
The Anglican Congregation in Gozo will be holding its annual Service of 9 Lessons and Carols for Christmas Day in the Chapel of the Gozo Seminary.
Kunċert tal-Milied Christmas Concert Post (Venue): St John The Baptist Rotunda Church, Xewkija Kunċert tal-Milied, fuq l-Orgni minn Noel Gallo. A Christmas Concert, on Pipe Organ by Noel Gallo.
Purċissjoni u Pageant tal-Milied Christmas Procession and Pageant Post (Venue): Main Streets, Nadur
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Għal iżjed informazzjoni kkuntattjaw 79866367 jew 99767431.
For more information contact 79866367 or 99767431.
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TUESDAY 25TH DECEMBER 5:00PM
TUESDAY 25TH DECEMBER 7:00PM
Purċissjoni Tradizzjonali bil-Bambin Traditional Procession with Baby Jesus
Kunċert tal-Milied Christmas Concert
Post (Venue): Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, San Ġorġ Preca Street, Xagħra
Post (Venue): Nadur Basilica, Nadur
Il-purċissjoni titlaq mis-Soċjetà tad-Duttrina Nisranija MUSEUM li jinsab fi Triq San Ġorġ Preca u tintemm fi Pjazza Il-Vitorja, akkumpanjata millBanda Victory. Immedjatament wara, fil-Bażilika jittella’ programm qasir li jinkludi fost oħrajn l-prietka tat-tifel, poeżiji, reċta qasira u kant ta’ għanjiet tal-Milied. The procession will start from the Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM which is located in San Ġorġ Preca Street and proceeds to Victory Square. It will be accompanied by the Victory Band. Afterwards, a short program including the traditional child’s Christmas sermon, poems, a short play and carols will be held in the Xagħra Basilica.
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WEDNESDAY 26TH DECEMBER 6:30PM
THURSDAY 27TH DECEMBER 7:30PM
Purċissjoni bil-Bambin tal-Milied Procession with Baby Jesus Post (Venue): Blat Street, Cocco Palmieri Street and Village Square, Sannat
Kunċert tal-Milied fil-Bażilika tan-Nadur taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Antoine Theuma. Dan il-kunċert ser isir bis-sehem tal-orkestra, il-Kor tas-Soċjetà tad-Duttrina Nisranija MUSEUM u bosta kantanti stabbiliti Għawdxin. Ikun hemm ukoll reċta qasira, qari ta’ poeżiji u l-prietka tradizzjonali tat-tifel. The Grand Christmas Concert will be held at the Nadur Basilica under the direction of Mro Antoine Theuma. An orchestra, the Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM Choir and other established Gozitan singers are going to perform in this concert. The event also features a poetry recital session, a short play and the child’s traditional Christmas sermon.
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Purċissjoni bl-istatwa tal-Bambin Ġesù li tibda minn quddiem il-Mużew sal-Knisja ta’ Sannat bis-sehem tas-Soċjetà tad-Duttrina Nisranija MUSEUM kif ukoll bil-parteċipazzjoni tal-Banda Santa Margerita. L-attività fil-knisja, b’kollaborazzjoni mal-Għaqda Drammatika Sannat, tinkludi reċta bl-isem “Il-Milied ta’ Pedro”, kant korali u nisimgħu l-prietka tal-Milied minn tfajjel ċkejken. A traditional manifestation with the statue of Baby Jesus, with the participation of the Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, starting from the MUSEUM premises proceeding to the Church and accompanied by St Margaret Band. A Christmas program will be held in the Church, in collaboration with the Sannat Drama Group. This program will include a play entitled “Il-Milied ta’ Pedro” (Pedro’s Christmas), carol singing and the traditional child’s Christmas sermon. Christmas in Gozo 2018
Kunċert Mużikali Musical Concert Post (Venue): St Lawrence Parish Church, San Lawrenz Kunċert mużikali tal-Milied tal-Brasstube Ensamble bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ kantanti Għawdxin. Waqt dan il-kunċert jinqraw ukoll biċċiet letterarji bil-Malti u bl-Ingliż. The Christmas musical concert by the Brasstube Ensamble with the participation of Gozitan singers. During this concert, pieces of literature in both Maltese and English are to be read. 33
FRIDAY 28TH DECEMBER 7:00PM
SATURDAY 29THDECEMBER 7:30PM
TRAIL OF VOICES Il-Kunċert tal-Milied 2018 (Is-Sitt Edizzjoni) The Christmas Concert 2018 (Sixth Edition) Kunċert tal-Milied ChrIstmas Concert Post (Venue): Xagħra Parish Basilica, Xagħra Kunċert tal-Milied bis-sehem tal-Kor Voci Angeliche tal-Parroċċa taxXagħra akkumpanjat mill-Cordia String Quartet. Il-Kunċert ikun taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Ivan Attard A.MusTCL. Id-dħul huwa b’xejn però waqt il-Kunċert jinġabru donazzjonijiet b’riżq il-Malta Community Chest Fund. A Christmas Concert with the participation of the Voci Angeliche Choir of the Xagħra Parish, accompanied by the Cordia String Quartet. The Concert is under the direction of Mro Ivan Attard A.MusTCL. Free entrance however, during the Concert donations will be collected for the Malta Community Chest Fund. 34
Post (Venue): St James Church, Independence Square, Victoria It-tema magħżula għas-Sitt Edizzjoni ta’ “Il-Kunċert tal-Milied 2018” hi “Ċeremonja ta’ Carols” mill-Fondazzjoni Santa Ċeċilja ta’ Għawdex. Kif juri t-titlu nnifsu dan il-kunċert se jkun magħmul minn sensiela sabiħa u vasta ta’ għanjiet tal-Milied, b’arranġamenti mużikali u adattamenti mis-Surmast Fundatur Mro Antoine Mercieca. F’dan il-kunċert ser jieħu sehem il-Kor Santa Ċeċilja, bl-akkumpanjament tal-arpa u trumbetta. Dħul b’xejn. Kulħadd hu mistieden. “A Ceremony of Carols” is the theme of the Sixth Edition of this year’s christmas concert by the Fondazzjoni Santa Ċeċilja of Gozo. The concert will entertain the audience by playing the most popular and exquisite Christmas carols, musically arranged for the occasion by Director and Founder Mro Antoine Mercieca. The Santa Ċeċilja Choir, accompanied by harp and trumpet, will be taking part. The public is cordially invited to attend. Free entrance. Milied F’Għawdex 2018
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TUESDAY 1STJANUARY 2019 7:30PM
SUNDAY 6THJANUARY 2019 9:30AM
A New Year’s Toast (The Seventh Edition) Post (Venue): Kempinski Hotel, San Lawrenz Il-Kor Gaulitanus jibda mużikalment l-Ewwel tas-Sena b’kunċert. F’atmosfera li tixraq din l-okkażjoni, il-kor ser jippreżenta repertorju vast u enerġetiku. Il-kor, is-soloisti u kollegi tagħhom, ser jipparteċipaw taħt id-direzzjoni mużikali u artistika tas-Surmast Colin Attard. Dħul huwa b’xejn. Għal aktar informazzjoni żuru www.gaulitanus.com jew ċemplu 77038971. The Gaulitanus Choir musically ushers in the New Year in style with a concert; indeed a musical bonanza featuring a lively and bouncy repertoire. The choir, its soloists and friends, will participate under the musical and artistic direction of Mro Colin Attard. Free entrance. More info on www.gaulitanus.com or contact 77038971.
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Il-Wasla tas-Slaten Maġi The Arrival of the Three Kings Post (Venue): Qala Square, Qala Il-wasla trijunfali tat-Tliet Slaten Maġi fil-festa tal-Epifanija. Il-vjaġġ jilħaq il-qofol tiegħu meta t-Tliet Rejiet tal-Orjent, kollha libsin ilbies rikk, jagħmlu ħin ta’ adorazzjoni quddiem Ġesù Bambin. The Three Kings will make their triumphal arrival at Qala Square on the feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord. Clad in rich oriental royal outfits, the Three Kings will offer their gifts to Baby Jesus following a public manifestation of worship.
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SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY 10:30AM - 11:00AM
Ara... wasal il-Milied!
SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY
Għal darb’oħra qiegħed nikteb
Illi ġrew lejn dik il-grotta
U erħielu jirrakkonta
Poeżija għall-Milied
Biex jifirħu bil-Bambin;
It-twelid tal-Bambin ċkejken
Għax dil-festa hekk mifruxa
Id-dlam kont taqtgħu b’sikkina -
F’dak il-għar nieqes minn kollox
Mal-irħula u l-ibliet.
Dawn ma taw każ xejn tal-ħin.
Fqajjar, nieqes u msejken!
W għalkemm ta’ darba fis-sena
F’ħakka t’għajn is-Sema mtela
Ejjew ħbieb immorru lura
Qalbna terġa’ tfur bil-ferħ
B’mijiet t’anġli ferħanin
Nerġgħu nidħlu f’dak il-għar
U fejn hemm il-hemm u d-dwejjaq
Illi xerrdu l-aħbar tajba
Għalkemm minn fuq dik il-ġrajja
Isaltnu l-paċi u s-serħ!
Li kien twieled il-Bambin.
Iż-żmien issa għadda w tar.
Għalkemm tgerbu elfejn sena
O kemm kienu n-nies ingrati
Ġesù għadu jistenniena
Mit-twelid ta’ dit-tarbija
Li ma laqgħux lil Ġesù
Biex immorru nadurawh
Djarna jerġgħu jimtlew bl-hena,
U għalqulu l-bieb f’wiċċu,
Noffrulu l-aħjar li għandna
Kuntentizza w armonija!
Fejn qatt bassru dan min hu!
Bħalma r-rgħajja kienu tawh.
F’dak il-għar ċkejken u fqajjar
Qatt ma ħolmu li dat-tifel
B’hekk biss jista’ aħna jkollna
Il-Wasla tas-Slaten Maġi Adoration of the Magi
Ried jitwieled Bin il-bniedem
Għad jagħmlilhom daqs tant ġid
Milied hieni u qaddis
Sabiex jifdi d-dinja kollha -
Sa mal-għuda lilu jsallbu
Illi jimla lill-qlub tagħna
Din l-attività ser issir fil-festa tas-Solennità tal-Epifanija tal-Mulej. Il-wasla trijunfali tat-Tliet Slaten Maġi rekbin fuq iż-żwiemel isseħħ ġewwa Pjazza Vittorja fix-Xagħra fejn il-pubbliku jara lill-Familja Mqaddsa, bil-Maġi joffru r-rigali tagħhom lil Ġesù Bambin. “La Cavalcata dei Re Magi” ser tiġi organizzata mill-Għaqda Il-Milied fix-Xagħra fi ħdan ilParroċċa ta’ Marija Bambina bil-kollaborazzjoni tax-Xagħra Historical Re-Enactment Organisation u l-Kunsill Lokali tax-Xagħra.
Post (Venue): Ta’ Passi Mġarr Road, Għajnsielem
Lil kulħadd dlonk jara niedem.
B’dawk l-imsiemer tal-ħadid.
B’ferħ ġenwin mill-aktar fis!
Din il-ġrajja aħna nfakkru
U n-nies tas-seklu tagħna
Kav Joe M Attard
Bil-presepju ġewwa d-dar;
Kif qed jgħadduh il-Milied!
Diċembru 2018
Ma’ Ġużeppi u Marija
Qed imorru għan-Novena
This activity will be held on the solemnity of the feast of the Epiphany. During this event the Holy Family will make their way to the parvisfollowed by five shepherds who pay homage to Baby Jesus. The Three Wise Men, in oriental Biblical outfits, arrive on horseback accompanied by servants carrying the Three Biblical presents – gold, incense and myrrh. The re-enactment will be organised by the Għaqda Il-Milied fix-Xagħra with the collaboration of the Xagħra Historical ReEnactment Organisation, Xagħra Parish and the Xagħra Local Council.
Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem will close with the “Adoration of the Magi” on Sunday 7th January. The Three Kings will depart on horseback from a yet-to-be announced destination in Europe on the 2nd of January with the journey continuing on the Feast of the Epiphany when on Sunday morning they will depart from a village in Malta before crossing the ferry and make the triumphal entrance in the Nativity Village late in the afternoon to pay homage to the Baby Jesus. More details on facebook.com/bethlehem.f.ghajnsielem
Tilmaħ lill-baqra w il-ħmar
Jew mank jersqu lejn il-bieb?
Illi bin-nifs sħajjen tagħhom
Fejn daqsxejn ta’ tifel ċkejken
Saħħnu lil Ġesù fil-għar
Wara xhur sħaħ ta’ thejjija
Illi mal-aħbar tal-anġli
Arah jitla’ fuq il-pulptu
Imtela bil-kbar w iż-żgħar
Waqt li jtajjar kull mistħija
“La Cavalcata dei Re Magi” - Il-Wasla tal-Maġi “La Cavalcata dei Re Magi” - The Arrival of the Three Kings Post (Venue): Victory Square, Xagħra
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Is-Slaten Maġi ser jitilqu minn destinazzjoni fl-Ewropa fit-2 ta’ Jannar. FlEpifanija, il-Ħadd 7 ta’ Jannar, it-Tliet Rejiet ser jitilqu filgħodu minn villaġġ f’Malta sabiex tard waranofsinhar jaqsmu l-fliegu u jsir id-dħul trijunfali fil-villaġġ tan-Natività Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem. Programm dettaljat jitħabbar ‘il quddiem fuq facebook.com/bethlehem.f.ghajnsielem
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Presepji Tradizzjonali Għawdxin
TRADITIONAL MALTESE CRIBS
LISTA TAL-PRESEPJI STATIĊI - 2018 ISEM
INDIRIZZ TAL-PRESEPJU
TEL. NO.
Clayton Buttigieg
'Buttigieg' Triq it-Tempju, Qala
21555034 / 79039959
Matthew Theuma
"Anterselva" Triq San Pietru, Għarb
21564367 / 79564367
Francesco Caruana
Centru tal-Vokazzjonijiet, Triq l-Arcipriet Giuseppi Diakono, Xaghra
21562766 / 99012103
Ezechiel Grima
Każin tal-Banda Victory, Triq Marija Bambina, Xagħra
79560608 / 21556835
John M. Cassar
'La Colomba', Triq il-Belliegha, Victoria
21554002 / 79554002
David Xuereb
Arjuża, Triq Għajn Mhelhel - Żebbuġ
21561184 / 99561184
Tonio Grech
MUSEUM Triq Dun Gorg Preca, Nadur
21555297 / 99829748
Andre' Cassar
"Dar il-Merin", 52 Triq l-Għejjun, Xagħra
21552864 / 79001005
Mario Xerri
Qasam Museum Subien Xagħra, Triq San Ġorġ Preca, Xagħra
21563662 / 79064559
Herman Mifsud
"Malverno" Pjazza Madonna ta' Loreto, Għajnsielem
21566850 / 79923134
Jean Paul Portelli
Piazzetta Dun Martin Camilleri, Nadur (wara l-Knisja)
79284412
Charles Grech
59, Triq il-Kapuċċini, Victoria
21565112 / 99442041
Charlon Said
25, Parsott Street, Xagħra
21561286 / 99561286
Francesco Bonello
24, Qasam Ta' Dun Anton, Xagħra
21563457 / 99450523
Presepji u Wirjiet SATURDAY 1ST & SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER 8:30AM – 6:00PM
SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 13TH JANUARY
“TANDEM”
Wirja Annwali tal-Għasafar Annual Bird Show
LISTA TAL-PRESEPJI MEKKANIĊI - 2018 Joseph Attard
"Insieme", Triq is-Sagħtar, Victoria
21559126 / 79204759
Domenic Bajada
Ċentru tal-Kultura (Ħdejn il-Knisja ta' San Franġisk), Pjazza San Franġisk, Victoria
21566309 / 99822690
Post (Venue): Il-Ħaġar, St George’s Square, Victoria
Post (Venue): Gozo Sports Complex, Victoria
Ftuħ Uffiċjali l-Ħadd, 2 ta’ Diċembru f’11:45am
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Official Opening Sunday 2nd December at 11:45am
Saturday: 8:30am – 8:00 pm
LISTA TAL-PRESEPJI WARA T-TIEQA - 2018
Sunday: 8:30am – 6:00pm
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Fabio Azzopardi
50, Triq it-Tiġrija, Xagħra
21565644 / 99258629
Paul Bartolo
'Marion', Frangisk Camilleri Street, Xaghra
27557006 / 79478154
Toni Sammut
54, Dar Dun Frangik Grima, Triq it-Tigrija,Nadur
21557929 / 99247041
Joe Theuma
"Anterselva" Triq San Pietru, Għarb
21564367 / 79539721
Mark Formosa
59, Triq 28 t'April 1688, Xagħra
79710304
Victor Said
"Franvic" Parsott Street, Xagħra
21561286 / 99420095 Milied F’Għawdex 2018
CRIBS & EXHIBITIONS
Gozo Bird Breeders Society jistiednuk biex tmur tara varjetà ta’ għasafar li ġew imrobbija lokalment. Din il-varjetà tinkludi sponsuni, kanarini, kanarini tal-kulur, pappagalli, summien u ħamiem fost oħrajn.
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Mondays to Sundays: 9:00am – 5:00pm Wirja ta' Pittura minn Henry Alamango u Galina Troizky. An Art exhibition by Henry Alamango and Galina Troizky.
GBBS Gozo Bird Breeders Society invites you to come and see a wide range of bird species that have all been bred locally. These species include exotic finches, European goldfinch, colour canaries, parrots, quails, doves and soft bills. Christmas in Gozo 2018
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THURSDAY 6TH TILL SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER
FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY
Esebizzjoni tal-Milied Christmas Show
Wirja ta’ Filatelija Natalizja Christmas Philately Exhibition
Post (Venue): Ministry for Gozo, St Francis Square, Victoria
Post (Venue): Il-Ħaġar, St George’s Square, Victoria
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Ftuħ Uffiċjali l-Ġimgħa, 7 ta’ Diċembru fil-10:00am
Thursday 6th December:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Friday 7 December:
8:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday 8h December:
8:30am - 12:00pm
4:00pm - 9:00pm
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Is-Soċjetà Agrikola, Industrijali u Kulturali ta’ Għawdex, ser torganizza l-Wirja tal-Milied. L-esebiti jinkludu kull tip ta’ xogħol bl-idejn, pitturi u arranġamenti ta’ fjuri, dejjem bis-suġġett li jkollu x’jaqsam mat-tema tal-Milied. Il-preżentazzjoni tat-trofej ser issir nhar il-Ġimgħa, 8 ta’ Diċembru fil-5:30pm, mill-Onorevoli Ministru Justyne Caruana.
SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER TILL FRIDAY 4TH JANUARY 9:30AM – 12:15PM Sea Prayer Wirja tal-Arti Art Exhibition Post (Venue): Art..e Gallery, Library Street, Victoria
Official Opening Friday, 7th December at 10:00am Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Mondays to Sundays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Wirja ta’ Filatelija Natalizja mtella’ mis-Soċjetà Filatelika t’Għawdex. Christmas Philately Exhibition set up by the Gozo Philatelic Society.
The Gozo Agricultural, Industrial and Cultural Society is organising a Christmas show. Exhibits include a wide range of Christmas-related crafts, pictures and flower arrangements. The presentation of the trophies will be held on Friday, 8th December at 5:30pm by the Hon Minister Justyne Caruana.
Robyn Smith, imwielda fl-1945 ġewwa l-Awstralja, qattgħet l-aqwa parti ta’ ħajjitha bħala artista viżiva u lekċerer. Hija studjajt fi Munich il-Ġermanja, u minn dakinhar ilha attiva fl-assoċazzjoni professjonali Sydney Printmakers. Smith esebixxiet xogħolha wkoll fl-Awstralja u anke internazzjonalment firRussja, l-Ingilterra, Spanja u l-Finlandja, fost l-oħrajn. Robyn Smith, born in 1945 in Australia, has spent the better part of her life as a visual artist and lecturer. She studied initially in Munich, Germany, and has since been active in the professional association Sydney Printmakers. Smith has exhibited her work in Australia, also internationally in Russia, UK, Spain and Finland, among others.
Christmas & New Year in Gozo FRIDAY 7TH TILL SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 4:00PM – 7:00PM Christmas Sale Post (Venue): Parish Hall, Sannat Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 7:00m Sunday:
6:00am - 7:00pm
Accommodation starting from : €80 per person including Christmas Eve Dinner & Breakfast
Accommodation starting from : €125 per person including Christmas Eve Dinner & Breakfast
Accommodation starting from : €65 per person including Christmas Eve Dinner & Breakfast
€110 per person including New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner & Breakfast
€170 per person including New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner & Breakfast
€85 per person including New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner & Breakfast
Dan l-avveniment jagħtik opportunità li takkwista rigali u tiżjin uniċi tal-Milied għall-familja kollha. This Christmas Sale will provide you with an opportunity to acquire unique Christmas presents and decorations for the whole family. 42
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SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY Betlehem f'Għajnsielem 2018 Post (Venue): Ta' Passi, Mgarr Road, Għajnsielem Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Sunday, 9th December
3:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday, 12th December*
9:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday, 13th December
2:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, 15th December
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday, 16th December
2:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, 22nd December
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday, 23rd December
2:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, 25th December
3:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, 26th December
2:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday, 28th December
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, 29th December
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday, 30th December
2:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, 1st January
3:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, 5th January**
Magi Activity in Malta
Sunday, 6th January ***
2:00pm - 8:00pm
*Animat mit-tfal għat-tfal tal-iskola u l-anzjani. **Attività tas-Slaten Maġi f’Malta b’risq il-Community Chest Fund. Aktar dettalji jingħataw ’il quddiem. *** Tluq tas-Slaten Maġi minn Malta u Għeluq Uffiċjali. *Animated by children for the school children and elderly. ** Event in Malta in aid of Community Chest Fund. Details to be announced at a later date. *** Departure of the Three Kings from Malta and Official Closing Ceremony.
L-2018 hija sena speċjali għal dan il-presepju ħaj għaliex din ser tkun l-Għaxar Edizzjoni ta’ din l-attività. Kienet triq ferm twila iżda f’kull edizzjoni l-voluntiera rnexxielhom joħolqu attrazzjonijiet ġodda sabiex joffru esperjenza mill-isbaħ tal-akbar storja li qatt seħħet - ittwelid ta’ Ġesù Bambin. Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem irnexxielu joffri l-ingredjenti kollha sabiex il-viżitaturi jkollhom esperjenza mill-aktar memorabbli fejn il-folklor Malti jitħallat mal-presepju Malti u mat-tradizzjonijiet marbuta miegħu. Matul dawn l-għaxar snin, din l-attività rnexxielha wkoll tiġbed 44
l-attenzjoni internazzjonali u saħansitra saret anke waħda mill-aqwa 10 Destinazzjonijiet tal-Milied madwar id-dinja. Attrazzjonijiet prinċipali f’dan il-Villaġġ tan-Nattività jinkludu l-furnar, il-mastrudaxxa, il-ħaddied, it-taverna u s-suq tal-ħxejjex, il-kamra tal-fwejjaħ u tal-artiġġjanat, il-qiegħa u bosta għelieqi bir-rgħajja u l-annimali. Wieħed jista’ jaqsam minn pont u jitla’ fuq dgħajsa li ser tkun għaddejja tul xmara li hemm ħdejn ix-xatt tas-sajjieda jew jippruvaw hands-on uħud mill-inġenji li kienu jużaw missirijietna fil-biedja. Ilfamilji jistgħu jgawdu x-xenarju sabiħ tal-kampanja Għawdxija waqt li jduqu ftit mill-ikel, xorb u ħelu tradizzjonali. Il-“Castrum Romanum” ser iħaddan fih is-suldati Rumani li ser ikunu wkoll qed jiġbru t-taxxi madwar it-toroq tal-presepju. Ċertament li l-qofol ta’ Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem tibqa’ l-Grotta tal-Bambin Ġesù. Matul il-ħin tal-animazzjoni ser ikun hemm bosta attivitajiet fosthom re-enactments mill-istorja tan-Nattività, rakkonti, kant tal-Milied u daqq tradizzjonali. Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem ikun animat kull nhar ta’ Sibt, Ħadd u Festi Pubbliċi bil-qofol tiegħu jkun nhar il-Ħadd, 6 ta’ Jannar bil-Miġja tas-Slaten Maġi. 2018 is a milestone edition, the 10th since the first opening of the live crib at Ta’ Passi fields. It has been a long journey, with every edition offering new attractions to strengthen the reproduction of the greatest story ever told – The Story of Nativity. Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem has always managed to produce all the ingredients to offer a memorable experience where the Maltese folklore and traditions are intertwined with the Maltese crib. Throughout these years, the event has also managed to attract international attention as a top 10 Worldwide Destination in Christmas. Once again, the main attractions include the carpenter and blacksmith’s dwellings, the bakery, an open-air market selling seasonal fruits, fish and a wide selection of vegetables, a local crafts area promoting traditional skills and folklore, a tavern, a farmhouse with panoramic roof, the room of scents and the Bethlehem Inn. You can also embark on a dgħajsa (maltese boat) across the river. The “Castrum Romanum” will again host the Roman Garrison who will also be patrolling the streets of Bethlehem collecting taxes and taking the census as decreed by the Roman Empire. Several other reenactments and live events will also be taking place during the hours of animation. Children will have the opportunity to try several ‘hands-on’ tools while families can enjoy the unique surroundings of the Maltese countryside or try some local savory. Finally, your last stop and the highlight of this journey is the Grotto where a poor unknown couple is tending their newly-born Baby Jesus with a donkey and a cow close by. Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem will be animated every Saturday, Sunday and during Public Holidays, with the main event occurring on Sunday, 6th January by the Arrival of the Three Kings. For more information please visit www.ghajnsielem.com/bethlehem Milied F’Għawdex 2018
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THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY
VENITE ADOREMUS (The Fourth Edition)
THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER TILL 6TH JANUARY
An Exhibition of Artistic Cribs
THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER TILL SATURDAY 5NDJANUARY
Post (Venue): Beneath the Għajnsielem Parish Church, Għajnsielem Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Mondays to Saturdays: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Sundays & Public Holidays:
10:00am - 12:00pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wirja ta’ Presepji, Diaromas u Pasturi artistiċi mtella’ mill-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju, Għawdex - Malta (Sezzjoni Għajnsielem 2013 VO1081). Il-wirja se tiġi esebita taħt il-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ Għajnsielem (quddiem il-Każin tal-Banda ta’ Għajnsielem).
Presepju Artistiku An Artistic Crib Post (Venue): Beneath the Għajnsielem Parish Church, Għajnsielem Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours) Mondays to Saturdays:
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sundays & Public Holidays:
10:00am - 12:00pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Presepju artistiku maħdum minn Paul Stellini b’sett pasturi oriġinali tat-terrakotta tal-artist Għawdxi Manuel Farrugia. An artistic Crib made by renowned crib artist Paul Stellini with original terracotta figurines made by Gozitan artist Manuel Farrugia.
THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY
An exhibition of artistic Cribs and Dioramas organised by the Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju, Għawdex - Malta (Sezzjoni Għajnsielem 2013 VO1081) will be on display beneath the Għajnsielem Parish Church (in front of the Għajnsielem Band Club).
THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6THJANUARY Incarnatus Est
Il-Qala Tissaħħar bil-Presepji Post (Venue): Main Hall, Qala Parish Centre, 28th April 1688 Street, Qala
Wirja ta’ Presepji Crib Exhibition
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Post (Venue): Centre for Vocations (beneath the Parish Church), Xagħra
Mondays to Saturdays:
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Sundays & Public Holidays:
10:00am – 12:00pm
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Mondays to Saturdays:
9:00am – 12:00pm 4:00pm – 8:00pm
4:00pm – 9:00pm
Post (Venue): Il-Ħaġar, St George’s Square, Victoria
26th December:
Ftuħ Uffiċjali l-Ħamis, 13 ta’ Diċembru fil-11:00am
Sundays & Public Holidays: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Official Opening Thursday, 13th December at 11:00am
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Wirja tal-Bambini kif ukoll presepju kbir u statiku maħdum mill-grupp tal-abbatini tal-parroċċa tax-Xagħra.
10:00am – 9:00pm
Għat-tielet sena konsekuttiva, l-Għaqda Milied fil-Qala, b’kollaborazzjoni mal-parroċċa tal-Qala, ser torganizza wirja ta’ presepji. Il-presepji huma kollha maħdumin b’sengħa u dedikazzjoni kbira minn dilettanti Qalin, fosthom tfal. For the third consecutive year, Għaqda Milied fil-Qala, in collaboration with the Qala Parish, is organising an exhibition of Christmas cribs. All the cribs are made with great dedication from enthusiasts, including children, hailing from the village of Qala. 46
Presepju Artiġġjanali Artisan Crib
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Mondays to Sundays: 9:00am – 5:00pm Presepju artiġġjanali bil-pasturi.
3:00pm – 8:30pm
Christmas exhibition which includes a large static crib by the Xagħra Parish Abbot.
Specially-made Crib with figurines.
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FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6THJANUARY
FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER TILL TUESDAY 1ST JANUARY IN PRAESEPIO In-Natività ġewwa n-Nadur, Għawdex IN PRAESEPIO The Living Nativity In Nadur, Gozo Post (Venue): Dar Dun Franġisk Grima, Racecourse Street, Nadur Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Saturday, 15th December:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunday, 16th December:
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, 22nd December:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunday, 23 December:
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, 25th December:
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Wednesday, 26th December: 5:00pm - 7:30pm Saturday, 29th December:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunday, 30th December:
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Monday, 31st December:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, 1st January:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
In Praesepio hija attività oganizzata mill-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju, Sezzjoni Nadur. F’din il-wirja wieħed jesperjenza l-Ġrajja tal-Milied f’atmosfera kwieta u f’ambjent tradizzjonali tal-lokal. Presepju Mekkaniku Mechanised Crib Post (Venue): Culture Centre, near St Francis Square, Victoria Presepju Xenografiku Scenographic Christmas Crib
Mondays to Fridays:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sundays & Public Holidays: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Sundays & Public Holidays: 9:00am – 12:00pm
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Presepju b’xeni diversi orjentat fil-Palestina l-antika u l-bini tagħha. Jirrappreżenta t-twelid ta’ Ġesù u maħdum minn Clayton Buttiġieġ. A crib with multiple scenes, oriented in ancient Palestine. This crib represents the birth of Jesus and is crafted by Clayton Buttiġieġ. 48
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Post (Venue): Temple Street, Qala
Mondays to Fridays:
In Praesepio is an activity organised by the Friends of the Crib, Nadur Association. In this exhibition one can experience the Christmas Story through a peaceful traditional environment.
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Presepju mekkanizzat ħdejn il-knisja ta’ San Franġisk fi Pjazza San Franġisk, ir-Rabat. F’dan il-presepju wieħed igawdi minn diversi xenarji b’pasturi mekkanizzati bħall-furnar, u t-tfittxija għal kamra ġol-lukanda, sal-wasla fil-għar. Fil-għar imbagħad insibu wkoll moviment sħiħ, fosthom San Franġisk jippreżenta l-Bambin. F’dan il-presepju nsibu madwar 60 pastur. A mechanized crib that features 60 figurines who re-enact daily activities of time-hallowed workers such as the baker and others that represent the futile search for accommodation until the arrival at the cave. This mechanical crib also features St Francis presenting Baby Jesus. Milied F’Għawdex 2018
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SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER TILL TUESDAY 1STJANUARY
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6THJANUARY
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6THJANUARY
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6THJANUARY 9:30AM – 7:00PM
FESTO CHRISTI NATALITIO - Wirja ta’ Arti Sagra FESTO CHRISTI NATALITIO - Sacred Art Exhibition Post (Venue): Dar Dun Franġisk Grima, Racecourse Street, Nadur Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Saturday, 15th December: th
Sunday, 16 December:
5:00pm - 7:30pm 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, 22 December:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Sunday, 23rd December:
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, 25th December:
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Wednesday, 26th December: 5:00pm - 7:30pm th
Saturday, 29 December:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Sunday, 30 December:
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Monday, 31st December:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, 1st January:
5:00pm - 7:30pm
F’din il-wirja wieħed jista’ jammira numru ta’ Presepji magħmulin minn materjali differenti kif ukoll xogħol artistiku ieħor relatat mal-Milied.
Wirja tal-Presepji Crib Exhibition Post (Venue): Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, San Ġorġ Preca Street, Xagħra
Esebizzjoni Artistika Artistic Exhibition
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Post (Venue): Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, Nadur
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Presepju Artistiku Artistic Crib Post (Venue): St John The Baptist Rotunda, Xewkija
Fost il-presepji li se jkunu esebiti, se jkun hemm il-presepju mekkaniku li għandu storja fih innifsu, presepju life-size, numru ta’ diorami, presepju fuq stil Naplitan, kif ukoll presepju oriġinali maħdum mill-karti.
Mondays to Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Among the exhibited cribs there will be an historical mechanical crib, a life-size crib, a number of dioramas, a Neapolitan style crib, as well as an original crib made from paper.
Presepju artistiku maħdum minn Tonio Grech. In this exhibition one can enjoy a number of Cribs made from different materials and other Christmas-related artifacts.
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday and Public Holidays: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Sundays:
Mondays to Saturdays:
An artistic crib crafted by Tonio Grech. Milied F’Għawdex 2018
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Presepju artistiku fuq stil Bibbliku maħdum minn Christopher Gatt u Paul Falzon, kif ukoll presepju ieħor b’pasturi kbar fuq stil modern iddisinjat minn Joe Cefai. An artistic crib made of polystyrene and crafted in Biblical style by Christopher Gatt and Paul Falzon, while another artistic modernstyled crib with large-size figurines by Joe Cefai will be on display. 51
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 27THJANUARY
SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY
Ix-Xagħra Raħal il-Presepji Xagħra the Nativity Crib Village Post (Venue): Around the whole town, Xagħra Pros Theon
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Esebizzjoni Artistika Artistic Exhibition
Mondays to Saturdays:
Post (Venue): Karmni Grima House Museum, Għarb Street, Għarb Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Tuesdays to Saturdays: 9:00am – 4:00pm Sundays:
9:00am – 12:30pm
Pros Theon huwa l-isem ta’ wirja ta’ kwadri mill-artist ikonografu Nathanael Theuma, ispirati mill-ikona famuża Orjentali ta’ Andrei Rublev (1360-1430). It-tfittxija artistika, umana u spiritwali li jagħmel l-artist tesprimi ruħha permezz tal-ġeneru artistiku li jvarja millviżiv figurattiv għall-astratt. It-twemmin li Alla ta’ Ġesù Kristu huwa “Relazzjoni”, jagħmel mill-espressjoni artistika qabża li togħdos filbaħar ta’ dak li hu magħruf u dak li mhux, dak li jidher u dak li ma jidhirx, dak li hu tanġibbli u evidenti u dak li jibqa’ astratt. Pros Theon is the name of an exhibition of illustrations by iconographer Nathanael Theuma, inspired by the famous Oriental icon of Andrei Rublev (1360-1430). The artistic, human and spiritual search that the artist conducts expresses itself via the artistic genre that varies from visual (figuartive) to abstract. The belief that God Jesus Christ is the “Relation”, makes this artistic expression dives into the realm of the known and the unknown, the visible and the invisible, the concrete and tangible and the abstract that remains as such.
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5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sundays & Public Holidays: 10:00am - 12:00pm
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Jinfetħu għall-wiri 25 presepju artistiku lkoll fir-raħal tax-Xagħra. Dawn ivarjaw minn presepji Bibbliċi mibnija fuq stil tipiku Xagħri b’ġebel rustiku u stalagmitiku; uħud minnhom għandhom karatteristiċi ta’ effetti speċjali bil-pasturi mekkanizzati; oħrajn skolpiti f’ġablo u ġibs u anke ċeramika. Issibu wkoll xogħlijiet magħmula minn midja differenti, flimkien ma’ presepju barokk fuq stil Naplitan. Biex isservi bħala gwida, tlestiet mappa tal-presepji li hija disponibbli fl-uffiċċji tal-Kultura u l-MTA ġewwa r-Rabat, kif ukoll fil-Kunsill Lokali u fil-Knisja Parrokkjali tax-Xagħra. Għal iżjed informazzjoni żuru l-paġna ta’ Facebook Għaqda Il-Milied fix-Xagħra. The opening of 25 artistic Nativity cribs, all on show in the village of Xagħra. These works vary from those built in rustic and stalagmitic stones in the typical local style; some of them having mechanical features and figures set in motion; others are crafted in expanded polystyrene and plaster on a Biblical style. You will also findthose who are made in ceramics, mixed media and also a baroque Neapolitan crib. To serve as a guide, a map of these cribs is available at the Gozo Culture and MTA offices in Victoria Gozo, at the Local Council and Parish Church of Xagħra. For more information please visit Għaqda Il-Milied fix-Xagħra on Facebook.
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SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER TILL SUNDAY 6TH JANUARY
SATURDAY 15TH & SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER 5:30PM
TUESDAY 18TH DECEMBER TILL WEDNESDAY 2ND JANUARY
FRIDAY 21ST DECEMBER TILL WEDNESDAY 2ND JANUARY Presepju Statiku tal-Familja De Lorenzo Static Crib from De Lorenzo Family Post (Venue): St Anthony the Abbot Church, San Anton Street, Xagħra Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Mondays to Saturdays: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Sundays:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Presepju statiku mibni minn xkejjer u pasturi ta’ qies kbir (45 ċm) maħdumin bit-tafal u mlibbsin bil-kartapesta. Fuq l-isfond insibu xeni ta’ kampanja bil-presenza ta’ mitħna ta’ riħ, nagħaġ u diversi annimali. Static crib build from sacks with big Christmas figures (45 cm) made from clay and dressed with mashed paper. On the background one finds scenes of the countryside represented by a windmill, sheep and various other animals.
Wirja ta’ Presepji Crib Exhibition Post (Venue): Gozo Ministry, Victoria
Il-Presepju - Vanġelu Mnaqqax The Nativity Crib - A Sculpted Gospel
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):
Post (Venue): Basilica of the Nativity of the Virgin, Victory Square, Xagħra
Christmas Eve: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Mondays - Saturdays:
New Year’s Eve: 8:00pm - 12:00pm
4.00pm – 8.00pm
Christmas Day: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sundays & Pulic Holidays: 8.00am -12.00pm
4.00pm – 8.00pm
Wirja ta’ ħames Presepji Artistiċi ġewwa l-Bażilika ta’ Marija Bambina tax-Xagħra minn Elvin Borġ, Manuel Micallef, Charlon Said, Raymond Bonello, Mario Aġius u Joshua Vella. L-istili u l-materjal użat ta’ dawn ilpresepji jvarjaw minn dak tradizzjonali u Bibbliku għal xogħol modern. A collective Artistic Crib exhibition by Elvin Borġ, Manuel Micallef, Charlon Said, Raymond Bonello, Mario Aġius u Joshua Vella. This is an initiative where five different large artistic cribs in different styles and media are created every year. 54
New Year’s Day: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Wirja tal-Presepji mill-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Għawdex - Malta 1985 li ser tittella’ fis-Sala tal-Ministeru għal Għawdex, Pjazza San Franġisk, Victoria. Il-Wirja ser tinfetaħ uffiċjalment mill-Ministru għal Għawdex Dr Justyne Caruana nhar it-Tlieta 18 ta’ Diċembru 2018 fis7:00pm u titbierek mid-Direttur Spiritwali u Kanonku Mikiel Borg.
Presepju Ħaj Live Nativity Crib Post (Venue): Xlendi Bay, Xlendi Għall-ewwel darba l-Kunsill Lokali tal-Munxar ser jorganizza Presepju Ħaj bil-parteċipazzjoni tan-nies tal-lokal. For the first time the Local Council of Munxar will organise a Live Crib with the participation of the local people. Milied F’Għawdex 2018
A Crib exhibition by the Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Għawdex Malta 1985 will be held at the Ministry for Gozo in St Francis Square, Victoria. The exhibition will be officially inaugurated by the Minister for Gozo, Dr Justyne Caruana on Tuesday 18th December at 7:00pm, and blessed by the Spiritual Director Canon Michael Borg. Christmas in Gozo 2018
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Ħdejn il-Knisja ta’ Ġesù Nazzarenu x-Xagħra, Għawdex Wirja ta’ Presepji u Xogħlijiet oħra Artistiċi An Exhibition of Cribs and other Artistic Works Post (Venue): Xewkija Parish Centre, St John The Baptist Square, Xewkija Wirja ta’ presepji u xogħlijiet artistiċi lokali oħra tal-Milied minn diversi persuni. Il-viżitaturi jistgħu japprezzaw diversi dekorazzjonijiet tal-Milied. Mill-Erbgħa, 2, sal-Ħadd 6, ta’ Jannar, il-wirja tinfetaħ b’appuntament għal gruppi ta’ aktar minn 10 persuni. Exhibition of cribs and different Christmas items are on display. Visitors will be able to appreciate the use of different Christmas decorations. nd
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Presepju Ħaj Live Crib Post (Venue): Under the Church Parvis, St John the Baptist Square, Xewkija Presepju ħaj bis-sehem ta’ diversi persunaġġi li jirrappreżentaw ilĠrajja tal-Milied. Live crib featuring various personalities from the Nativity Story. Milied F’Għawdex 2018
Dati tal-ftuħ: 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 ta’ Diċembru, 2018 u l-1 ta’ Jannar, 2019 Ħin: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Christmas in Gozo 2018
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SATURDAY 29TH DECEMBER 3:30PM – 8:30PM
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Cultural Tours The Għaqda Milied fix-Xagħra is once more providing the unique opportunity to visit the twenty-five artistic cribs, varying from static to mechanical and a life-size one. This tour takes visitors by minibus around the town. An experienced guide will accompany the group with a running commentary in both English and Maltese. It will visit the Xagħra Basilica, beautifully decorated for Christmas, including an artistic bambino in papier-mache made in Lecce, Italy by Profs Luigi Guacci.
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Transport by minibus will leave from Mġarr Terminal at 3:00pm for any Maltese visitors arriving with the 2:15pm ferry. For those joining us from Gozo a minibus will pick them up from the area near Xagħra Windmillat 3:20pm. At the end of the activity, our Maltese visitors will be taken back to the Mġarr terminal in time to catch the 8:45pm ferry.
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While entrance is free of charge, a contribution of €6.50 to cover transport and guide services is kindly requested. Due to limits in accommodation, booking is on a first come first served basis.
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L-Għaqda Milied fix-Xagħra għal darb’oħra qed toffri l-opportunità unika li żżuru l-ħamsa u għoxrin presepju għall-wiri li jvarjaw minn dawk statiċi, mekkaniċi u anke presepju b’pasturi tal-kartapesta lifesize. It-tour jieħu lill-viżitaturi bil-minibus madwar ix-Xagħra ma’ gwida b’kummentarju bl-Ingliż u bil-Malti. It-tour iżur l-Bażilika Barokka taxXagħra li tkun imżejna b’mod speċjali għall-Milied, inkluż il-Bambin artistiku magħmul ġewwa Lecce, l-Italja,bit-teknika tal-kartapesta “Leccese” minn Profs Luigi Guacci.
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Il-minibus se titlaq mill-Mġarr Terminal fit-3:00pm u tiġbor lill-Maltin li jaslu mal-vapur tas-2:15pm u wara ser tiġbor lill-parteċipanti Għawdxin mill-pjazza tal-Mitħna ta’ Kola fix-Xagħra fit-3:20pm. Ilviżitaturi Maltin ħa jitwasslu lura għall-Mġarr Terminal biex jaqbdu l-vapur tad-8:45pm lura lejn Malta.
Skeda għall-Milied u l-Ewwel tas-Sena: Schedule for Christmas and New Year's Day: The trips at 12:00, 12:45, 13:30 and 14:15 from Mgarr and at 12:45, 13:30, 14:15 and 15:00 from Cirkewwa WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
Filwaqt li d-dħul huwa b’xejn, ser tintalab kontribuzzjoni ta’ €6.50 biex tkopri t-trasport u l-gwida. Postijiet huma limitati.
L-informazzjoni f’dan il-ktejjeb ġiet miġbura b’reqqa u attenzjoni. Il-Ministeru Għal Għawdex ma jerfa’ l-ebda responsabbilità għal kull tibdil li jistà jinqalà fl-attivitajiet.
Biex tirriserva post ċempel 79205316 jew ikteb ittra elettronika fuq miliedxaghra@gmail.com. Il-booking jagħlaq fl-20 ta’ Diċembru 2018.
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