As Catholics prepare to commemorate Christianity's Holy Week, the streets of Tarxien this evening came to life with an epic representation.

With some 300 actors dressed up in period costumes, Tarxien mayor Joseph Abela played the part of Christ, a role he has been fulfilling for years.

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