A musical literary soirée was held at Xagħra parish church last Sunday to mark the completion of the conservation and restoration of the dome’s interior artistic decoration. The restoration and gilding were entrusted to Manwel Zammit of Żejtun and Alan Cini. The soirée consisted of musical pieces of the San Antonio Mass by the late Mro Nazzareno Refalo performed by an ensemble directed by Ivan Attard, and historical and literary pieces read by Can John Sultana and archpriest Mgr Carmelo Refalo. The orchestra was accompanied by Voci Angeliche choir led by Grace Vella.

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