The Xagħra-based group The Guiding Light, in collaboration with the Gozo Ministry, Christmas in Gozo and Għaqda Milied fix-Xagħra are staging Presepju Suq u Mexxi.

Fifteen years ago, the group took on the challenge of organising the first live crib in Gozo.

This year the group’s organisers embarked on bringing together an exciting new event built on the same original concept but with a new set-up – another first for the Maltese islands.

Visitors embark on an interactive drive through the nativity scene in the idyllic Għajn Ħosna Road in Xagħra. The road has been transformed into a scene from the time of Jesus’s birth with typical Jewish cultural and traditional characteristics.

A cast of around 140 actors from the hosting village of Xagħra play the part of biblical characters to portray an inspired script.

Visiting drivers will be instructed to drive slowly through the different stages along the road, where each car will be stopped by the characters who will interact personally with the passengers and driver of each car to deliver their message.

Visitors will be able to visit the event with live acting today from 5 until 9pm.

The site is also open, without the presence of the actors and the characters, from 8am until midnight. Entrance is free.

The pageant is accessible from Għajn Qasab Road, Nadur. Due to the nature of the event, a maximum of 120 cars will be able to enter each day by closing time. Carpooling is highly suggested for more people to be able to experience the event.

Moreover, using large vehicles such as buses, walking or cycling through the event will not be permitted.

As has always been, the group’s initiative is to deliver the message of Christmas to all those who visit the activity.

For queries or additional information on the event, call 9900 6787, 9988 5583 or 7905 4865, or contact the organisers through their facebook page Presepju Suq u Mexxi.

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