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Għammar Hill crib
The area in front of Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary, Għammar Hill, was transformed into an illuminated Christmas crib by a group of volunteers. Designed by Anthony Grech, the crib is made up of 17 figurines which vary in size, starting from six metres. The...
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Cathedral concert
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied by the Jubilate Deo Choir under the direction of Christopher Muscat, gave a concert at the Cathedral in Victoria. Works performed included Adeste Fideles and original compositions by Mro Muscat including...
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Coming up
• The Għaqda Mużikali Viżitazzjoni of Għarb will be presenting an end-of-year concert at the Kempinski Hotel, San Lawrenz, today at 8pm. The band, under the baton of Mro George Apap, will perform popular Viennese music, including The Emperor Waltz,...
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Auxiliary Bishop visits Gozo diocese
Auxiliary Bishop Charles Scicluna recently paid a visit to the Gozo diocese at the invitation of Gozo Bishop Mario Grech. During his visit Mgr Scicluna led a half-day spiritual exercise for priests at the Cathedral annex based on his episcopal motto...
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Christmas concert
The Victoria Primary School held its Christmas concert last Wednesday at two different venues – the school hall and the Don Bosco Oratory in Victoria. Kindergarten pupils and Year 1 and 2 pupils performed at the school hall, while Year 3, 4, 5 and 6...
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Crib exhibition in Victoria
More than 70 cribs and paintings related to Christmas are on display at the Gozo Ministry, St Francis Square, Victoria. The cribs are made of various materials, including recycled material. The annual exhibition, organised by Friends of the Crib...
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Christmas concert
Stefan Scerri (left) and Mark Sant playing the violin during the Arco Ensemble Christmas concert held recently at the Capuchins’ church in Victoria. The ensemble was led by its founder, violinist and harpist Jacob Portelli.
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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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