The Xaghra central feast committee has defended the decision for the village feast to be held as planned tomorrow, despite the fireworks tragedy in Gharb on Sunday.

In a statement this morning, the committee said that the fireworks factory was not part of the parish and the victims did not come from the parish.

The only connection between Xaghra and the factory was that the Xaghra fireworks committee had commissioned some fireworks from the factory, the committee said. The factory was also being used for the storage of fireworks produced in Malta until it was let off. All this was done with the relevant permits and according to law.

The central committee reiterated its sorrow at the loss of life and expressed solidarity with their families.

It said that it was in this spirit that it last Sunday cencelled outdoor festivities and decided that the feast would continue without fireworks.

See parish priest's comments at

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100906/local/xaghra-feast-to-be-held-as-usual

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