One of the three Magi presenting his gift to Baby Jesus. Photo: Charles SpiteriLa Cavalcata dei Re Magi (The Arrival of the Magi) was re-enacted last Sunday, the feast of the Epiphany, at Victory Square in front of the basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady, Xagħra.
During the event, watched by a large audience, a couple depicting Mary and Joseph carrying Baby Jesus made their way to the parvis in front of the basilica, accompanied by five shepherds who paid homage to Baby Jesus and then took their place next to the Holy Family.
The Three Wise Men arrived on horseback from different directions and converged on Victoria Square. They were accompanied by servants carrying the three biblical presents – gold, incense and myrrh.
They followed a star that moved overhead across the square until they arrived in front of the manger where, one by one, they presented their gifts to Baby Jesus and paid homage to him.
The re-enactment was organised by the Għaqda Il-Milied fix-Xagħra with the collaboration of the Xagħra parish, Xagħra local council and the Ministry for Gozo.