Advert

President to hold meetings on village feasts

President George Abela said today that he would not be going to any village feasts where there was pique and division.

He also said he would convene meetings with band club associations, fireworks enthusiasts, the police and the College of Parish Priests to discuss how the feasts could be improved in that there would be a greater civic sense, unity and enjoyment.

The President made his comments when he and Mrs Abela attended Pontifical Mass followed by a reception to mark the feast of St Publius in Floriana.

Dr Abela also remarked that in current times, one needed to reflect on the importance of strengthening those values which distinguished the Maltese people.

"We cannot forget who we are. When St Paul came to Malta, Publius, the Governor of the island, welcomed him and the Maltese hosted the 276 persons who were with him and give them what they needed. We cannot, today, forget our origins, and we should remain a people that hosts those who are need, without looking at their skin colour," the President said.

Advert

19 Comments

Post comment

Comments are submitted under the express understanding and condition that the editor may, and is authorised to, disclose any/all of the above personal information to any person or entity requesting the information for the purposes of legal action on grounds that such person or entity is aggrieved by any comment so submitted.

At this time your comment will not be displayed immediately upon posting. Please allow some time for your comment to be moderated before it is displayed.

Your User Profile is incomplete.
Please click here to complete your profile before posting comments.

Advert
Advert