Xewkija Day was marked with a performance by Prekursur Band directed by Anthony Borg during a soirée organised by the local council. During the evening the Ġieħ ix-Xewkija award was presented to Giovann Buttigieg and the Ħidmet iż-Żgħażagħ award went to Charlon Buttigieg. Books were also presented to school pupils who took part in a drawing competition about the village.