The feast of the Epiphany was celebrated at Victory Square, Xagħra, with a reenactment of the arrival of the Three Wise Men (La Cavalcata dei Re Magi in Italian).

The event started with a couple depicting Mary and Joseph carrying Baby Jesus making their way to Xagħra basilica parvis. They were followed by shepherds who greeted the Holy Family and paid homage to Baby Jesus. The Three Wise Men, riding on horseback, converged on the square from three side streets, accompanied by servants, and presented the Holy Family their respective gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

The event, which was first organised by Għaqda Milied fix-Xagħra in Christmas 2009, was held in coordination with the Xagħra Historical Reenactment Society and the collaboration of the Nativity of the Virgin parish church and the local council.

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