Patrons at the Kelma Kelma show in Pjazza Teatru Rjal were surprised yesterday by a very public marriage proposal, but not as much as the woman to whom the proposal was made.

Well known actor Ray Calleja came on stage, took a selfie with President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, holding an ice bucket containing a bottle of champagne and two glasses.

He then asked those present whether there was anyone who wanted to say something.

A man, Josef Cauchi, waved his hand. He said he did not have anything extraordinary to narrate, but he had something extraordinary to do. He then proposed to his girlfriend, Maria Attard, in front of everyone. She was initially speechless, but then nodded yes, to applause

They have been together three years.

Mr Cauchi is the brother of Daniel Cauchi, the lead singer and director of Big Band Brothers who were organisers and participants in the show.

Daniel Cauchi said quite a number of people were involved but thankfully Maria got no word of it. Even President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca was tipped off.

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