Small fireworks were fired from Mellieha Church in a synchronised show with ground fireworks and music to mark the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady last week.

The show was well received. (Footage of Josef Cauchi)

Meanwhile, the first funeral for the Gharb fireworks factory explosion will be held today. The funeral of Jean Pierre Azzopardi will be held at 5.30 p.m. at Xewkija while the other victims - Nenu Farrugia, his sons Noel and Raymond, daughter-in-law Antoinette and son-in-law Peter Paul Micallef will have a joint funeral at Fontana church tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. There will be a cortege before each funeral.

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