Luqa's town centre will come alive with entertainment, music, folklore, art and culture on Friday, in an event called Luqanite which will be hosted by the St Andrew's Band Club.

This year, the club is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

The activities which start at 7 p.m. will be held through the main streets. These include traditional folk singing, historical exhibitions of St Andrew's Band Club and Luqa during WWII, an exhibition of festive decorations and a display of classic vehicles. There will be a re-enactment by actors in period costume on the parvis of Santa Marija Tal-Ftajjar chapel in the lower part of Carmel Street.

Another attraction will be classic cars in Mons Ġużeppi Debono Street. Street performances, games and entertainment for children by Curtain Raiser Theatre Troupe will be held in L-Aħwa Vassallo Street.

There will also be band marches and traditional Maltese food.

St Andrew's Square will be lit by candle light and there will be projections over the church façade.

The shows will be staged on three main stages, with the main one in the church square.

Another attraction is the wartime shelter which will be open to the public. From 10 p.m. the main stage in the church square will host a live performance with the participation of Klinsmann, Renato, Eleanor Cassar, Ludwig, Claudia Faniello and Morena followed by a grand finale.

For more information e-mail info@bandasantandrija.org or go to www.bandasantandrija.org. Tel. 2180 5565.