Hundreds of people packed the President's private gardens at San Anton Palace yesterday during Gonna Mdawla, an event held to raise funds for the Community Chest Fund.

It was the first time that all sections of the gardens were opened. They were lit up with coloured lights and fjakkoli while the kitchen served Maltese dishes.

The President and Mrs Abela mingled with the crowd.

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