The seventh edition of the live Christmas nativity village Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem was inaugurated last Sunday by Gozo Minister Anton Refalo and blessed by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech, at Ta’ Passi, Għajnsielem. The opening ceremony started with a concert by St Joseph Band at the main entrance. Animators then entered the nativity village in a procession. Guests were shown around the village by project manager and mayor Franco Ciangura. The village will be animated on weekends and public holidays until January 3, when the ceremony of the arrival of the Magi takes place.