Holy Week is a very busy time for volunteer groups around Malta. Following is a list of exhibitions, displays and other events being organised in various parishes.
The Last Supper Table
Until Friday
Our Saviour parish church, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija
A replica of the Last Supper table according to Jewish rites with commentary in Maltese and English. The display will be launched today at 7.30pm in the form of a prayer vigil with singing of hymns, reading of excerpts from the Bible and sharing of spiritual thoughts. Wine and bread will be served at the end.
Viewing times: Maundy Thursday: 8.30pm to 10.30pm; Good Friday: 9am to 12.30pm.
Last Supper Display
Until Friday
La Vittoria Philharmonic Society, Mellieħa
An exhibition comprising a replica of the Last Supper according to Jewish rites, a miniature model of the City of Jerusalem and other exhibits.
Viewing times: Today: 5.30pm to 8.30pm; Maundy Thursday: 5pm to 11pm; Good Friday: 9am to noon.
Holy Week Exhibition
Until Friday
St Philip Band Club, Żebbuġ, Malta
A Holy Week exhibition featuring works by Alfred Camilleri Cauchi, among others, organised by St Philip Band Club of Żebbuġ.
Viewing times: Today 5.30pm to 8.30pm; Maundy Thursday and Good Friday: 10am to noon and 5.30pm to 10pm.
Ibqgħu Fl-Imħabba Tiegħi
Until Friday
Dingli main square
The altar boys group at Dingli parish church has organised a Holy Week exhibition featuring a re-presentation of the Last Supper and a display of Good Friday statues. There is also an exhibition of paintings by Paul Camilleri Cauchi at the St Mary Magdalene Wayside Chapel, Dingli cliffs.
Viewing times: Today: 10am to 1pm and 5.30pm to 8pm; Maundy Thursday: 10am to 1pm and 8pm to midnight; Good Friday: 8am to noon.
Lucem Vitae
Until Saturday
Duke of Connaught’s Own Band Club, Valley Road, Birkirkara
TEAK, a sub-committee of the Duke of Connaught’s Own Band Club, is organising a Holy Week exhibition that includes a traditional Last Supper display, miniature statues of the disciples, as well as works of art in coloured semolina, rice and pasta. It also features various life-size and miniature statues.
Viewing times: Today: 5.30pm to 9.30pm; Maundy Thursday: 5.30pm to 11pm; Good Friday: all day; Saturday: 5pm to 10pm.
Holy Week Exhibition
Until Saturday
St Helen Band Club, Main Street, Birkirkara
The exhibition features artistic works made out of rice and semolina, as well as a display of the traditional Last Supper table. Inside the band club’s shelter one can view life-size statues recreating scenes from the Passion of Christ.
Viewing times: Today: 6pm to 9pm; Maundy Thursday: 6pm to 11pm; Good Friday: 8am to 2pm; Saturday: 8.30am to to 12.30pm and 6pm to 9pm.
Passio Et Resurrectio
Until Friday
71, Bwieraq Street, Birkirkara
A collective Holy Week exhibition featuring the works of around 50 artists, organised by the Għaqda San Ġużepp Ħaddiem of Birkirkara. For more information, visit wirjasgh.webs.com, or the group’s Facebook page.
Viewing times: Today: 9am to noon; Maundy Thursday: 9am to 12pm and 4pm to midnight; Good Friday: 9am to 1pm and 4pm to 6pm.
Ave Crux, Spes Unica
Until Saturday
Carmel Street, Victoria, Gozo
An exhibition of Holy Week statues by Manwel Buhagiar and organised by George Mercieca.
Holy Week Exhibition
Until Sunday
Mary Immaculate Oratory, 58, Tower Road, Mosta
The exhibition comprises a church model by Pierre Darmanin and includes 11 statues by the late artist Noel Cauchi.
Viewing times: Today: 5.30pm to 8.30pm; Maundy Thursday: 5.30 to 11pm; Good Friday: 10am to noon and 4pm to 10.30pm; Easter Sunday: 10am to noon and 4pm to 9pm.
Ġesù Jsejjaħ u Aħna Nwieġbu
Until Sunday
Matty Grima Street, Cospicua
The Cospicua Domus Pius IX Society is organising a Last Supper display comprising artworks made of salt and rice. For more information, call 7961 6975.
Viewing times: 9am to 1pm and evenings.
Holy Week Exhibition
Until Friday
29, Korfu Street, Naxxar
Joseph Gerada’s exhibition showcases a church model made of wood and based on the Corinthian style. Several handmade articles are also on display, including a replica of a Giuseppe Calì painting, detailed gold embroidery, works in solid silver, iron-wrought candle holders, fine sculpture in wood and gold and silver gilding. For more information, visit the Facebook page Mudell ta’ Knisja Joe Gerada or call 7959 4411.
Viewing times: Today and Maundy Thursday: 7pm to 10pm; Good Friday: 10am to noon and 7pm to 11pm.
Good Friday Exhibition
Until Saturday
122, Triq is-Santwarju, Żabbar
Emmanuel Bonavia is organising a Good Friday exhibition which includes statues by Anthony Cuschieri and other artworks. For more information, visit the Facebook page Good Friday Exhibition by Emmanuel Bonavia.
Viewing times: Maundy Thursday: 8.30am to noon and 5.30pm to midnight; Good Friday: 8.30am to 1.30pm; Saturday: 8.30am to noon and 5.30pm to 7pm.
Holy Week Display
Until Sunday
Police Headquarters, Floriana
A Holy Week exhibition of works by members of the Police Corps is being held for the 24th consecutive year.
Viewing times: Today: 8am to noon and 5pm to 8pm; Maundy Thursday: 8am to midnight; Good Friday:8am to 5pm; Saturday: 8am to noon and 5pm to 8pm; Easter Sunday: 5pm to 8pm.
Consummatum Est
Until Sunday
Valletta Police Station, Archbishop Street, Valletta
A Holy Week exhibition at the Valletta police station in Archbishop Street.
Viewing times: Today: 9am to 7pm; Maundy Thursday: 9am to 11.30pm; Good Friday: 9am to 10pm; Saturday; 9am to 8pm; Easter Sunday: 9am to 10pm.
Easter Concert
Sunday, 6.45pm
Mqabba main square
The Band Commission within Our Lady of the Lily Musical Society of Mqabba, in collaboration with Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, is holding the annual concert by Our Lady of the Lily Band, under the direction of Andrew Calleja. The band will perform several musical pieces and other literary works related to the Resurrection. Entrance is free. For more information, call 9946 3468 or visit www.talgilju.com.