Gozo
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Coming up
• Marvel Avengers Assemble will be screened at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30pm and Arthur Christmas on Tuesday, Christmas Day. • Masses at Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary will be said today at 6.15, 8.30, 10 and 11.15am and 5pm, followed by the...
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Conference on mental health and pregnancy
A conference entitled ‘A Child is Born... Why I am not Happy’ was recently held at the Xewkija primary school. The conference’s aim was to increase awareness about post-natal depression. It was organised by the Gozo Mental Health Association in...
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Mosaic by Xagħra youngsters
A group of 20 Xagħra youngsters has just finished a five-metre mosaic mural depicting St Anthony the Abbot in the desert, next to the church dedicated to the saint in Xagħra. The project was the brainchild of Fr John Sultana, while the mosaic work...
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Christmas concert by Chorus Urbanus
The Chorus Urbanus will be presenting its annual Christmas concert at St George’s Basilica, Victoria, today at 8pm. The highlight of this year’s concert will be the performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass. The concert, under the direction of Mro...
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Bird show
The Gozo Bird Breeders Society recently held its annual bird show at the Gozo Sports Complex in Victoria. Thirty members put on show 700 birds that included finches, exotic finches, canaries, parrots, quails, doves and softbills. Picture shows...
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Beating obesity
The Beat Obesity Get Healthy campaign, held in various localities in Malta, came to an end with a roadshow in Victoria. The aim of the campaign, sponsored by Actavis, was to actively encourage people to take the first steps towards a healthier and...
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Coming up
• Today the village of Santa Luċija is celebrating the feast of its patron saint. Gozo Bishop Mario Grech will celebrate Mass at 9am. Mgr Joseph Grech will lead the procession with the statue of the saint at 4.45pm. • Nadur council will today be...
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Foundress’ anniversary
The 150th anniversary of the birth of foundress of the Franciscan Sisters congregation, Madre Margherita, was marked on November 28 with a concelebrated Mass led by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech at St George’s Basilica in Victoria where Madre Margherita...
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Live crib in Xagħra
The Guiding Light Group of Xagħra will be putting up the 12th live crib themed: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1,14). Structural differences were made to the crib to adapt to this year’s theme and main message. The nativity scene...
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Eco-Christmas tree in Xagħra
A group of teenagers, who meet at the church of St Anthony the Abbot in Xagħra, are mounting a large eco-Christmas tree. The tree, to be set up in St Anthony’s Square, is eight metres by four metres and is made up of more than 6,000 green and white...
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Victoria exhibition
A paintings exhibition by Gozitan artist George Scicluna Compositions and Brushstrokes is currently on show at the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria. The exhibition is open today from 9am to noon. www.georgescicluna.com
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Marcellino musical
The musical Il-Miraklu ta’ Marcellino by Marco Frisina was recently staged at the Don Bosco Oratory theatre in Victoria. John Ellis sang and played the leading role of Marcellino. Other main singers and actors included Ruth Portelli, Maria Grech...
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Coming up
• Wrath of the Titans will be screened at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30pm. • Playful, an evening of short plays by 356 Company, will be held at the Gozo Ministry today at 8pm. • A short presentation – Can nature create new economy,...
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Hotel Calypso weekend break winner
The winner of the weekend break for two at the Hotel Calypso competition, published on November 25 is Andrew Gauci of Paola.
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Feast of Christ the King in Xagħra
The feast of Christ the King was celebrated in Xagħra last Sunday. The theme of this year’s celebration was Inti l-Messija bin Alla l-ħaj (You are the Messiah, Son of the living God – Mt 16:16) Gozo Bishop Mario Grech delivered a message in which he...
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Christmas Village in Victoria
A Christmas Village was put up at St George’s Square, Victoria, by the council between November 23 and 25. Traditional produce, cakes, Christmas baubles and decorations and crafts were exhibited in specially-built huts like those found in Christmas...
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Feast of St Cecilia
The Għaqda Każini tal-Banda celebrated the feast of St Cecilia, patron saint of music, last Sunday. Għajnsielem archpriest Frankie Bajada and Fr Joe Cardona celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Loreto parish church in Ghajnsielem, followed by a march by...
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Gozo captured on new website
The beauty of Gozo has been captured in a stunning audiovisual experience, with the creation of a new website Gozo360.com.mt. More than a thousand pictures have been combined to create a delightful visual of music and legends, a tapestry of history...
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Art studio’s open day
Artist Vince Caruana is opening his art studio to the public on Saturday and next Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Art lovers will be able to admire his latest works, including human form drawings, abstracts and landscapes. The studio is located in Ġużeppi...
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Coming up
• The Gozo Bird Breeders Society will be holding a bird show at the Gozo Sports Complex in Victoria today from 9am to 8pm. • Pirates in an Adventure with Scientists will be screened at the Don Bosco Oratory, Victoria, today at 5.30pm. • Masses at...
