“I loved, I destroyed, I trusted. I hurt.” 

These words encapsulate Dwal Ġodda’s theatrical production Poeżija Siekta (Silent Poem), which reflects on what life is all about.

 The event is encompassed in the traditional Good Friday procession being held on Palm Sunday  in Għargħur tomorrow. According to Rakele Gauci of Dwal Ġodda, the play closely examines mankind’s inner voice, which lights and paves the way towards inner peace. 

An elaborate stage will be set up along the church parvis. At 4.30pm, a group of young children will welcome the audience and at 5pm the first act commences:  from the Nativity to the condemnation by Pilate.

The actors will join the procession with the traditional statues,  meandering through the streets of Għargħur accompanied by the St Bartholomew Band and Pax Christi Choir.  By sunset, the statues will arrive  in front of the stage. 

Biblical characters, together with contemporary ones, will initiate a theatrical discussion about whether “we are burying or silencing our inner voices”, says Gauci.  “The characters will speak their minds and the audience can decide if the crucifixion should occur and whether Christ’s rise from the dead is just a fairy tale.”

Parts of the performance text is in English. 

Poeżija Siekta is being staged by Dwal Ġodda in Għargħur on Sunday. Entrance is free.  A free ‘park and ride’ shuttle system will be operating, starting from near the old Trade Fair grounds in Naxxar to Għargħur and back, between 3.30pm and 11.30pm. For more information call 9928 8288/7902  2624 or visit Dwal Ġodda’s page on Facebook.