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DECEMBER 2026 Saturday, 12 December Sunday, 13 December Wednesday, 16 December
2.30pm - 7.00pm 3.00pm - 7.00pm 9.30am - 12.00pm*
Saturday, 19 December Sunday, 20 December Friday, 25 December Saturday, 26 December Sunday, 27 December Monday, 28 December
4.00pm - 7.00pm 3.00pm - 7.00pm 4.00pm - 7.00pm 2.30pm - 7.00pm 2.30pm - 7.00pm 2.30pm - 7.00pm
. JANUARY 2027 Friday, 1 January Sunday, 3 January
4.00pm - 7.00pm 2.00pm - 7.00pm
(school students' edition)
(Adoration of the Magi)
Merħba għall-isbaħ xahar tas-sena. Ninsabu fi żmien il-festi. Dan iż-żmien għal bosta minna jġib ħafna tifkiriet sbieħ, b’memorji speċjali tat-tfulija. Għal dan il-għan, ilMinisteru għal Għawdex, għal darb’oħra ħejja kalendarju estensiv mimli b’attivitajiet u avvenimenti li jolqtu l-gosti ta’ kulħadd. Dan huwa żmien sabiħ, daqstant ieħor iżda, impenjattiv għaliex jirrikjedi ħafna xogħol u ħidma minn wara l-kwinti sabiex niżguraw li Għawdex tassew ikun gżira speċjali għall-Milied. Għalhekk, ħadna ħsieb li norganizzaw bosta attivitajiet immirati għall-familja kollha, li verament ikomplu jgħinu sabiex joħolqu ambjent mill-iktar ferrieħi. Ta’ kull sena nagħmlu mezz sabiex Għawdex jilbes il-libsa tal-Milied li tagħmlu sinonimu ma’ dawn il-festi. Flimkien mat-tim artistiku, naraw li noħorġu b’kunċetti ġodda u aktar innovattivi, filwaqt li nkomplu nibnu fuq il-ħafna xogħol li diġà sar. Minn hawn nieħu l-opportunità sabiex nirringrazzja lill-ħaddiema kollha involuti tax-xogħol siewi tagħhom. Għalhekk huwa ta’ pjaċir għalija li nippreżentalkom dan il-ktejjeb immirat proprju sabiex iwasslilkom l-informazzjoni kollha neċessarja ħalli tkunu tistgħu tgawdu dawn il-ġranet filwaqt li tipparteċipaw fl-attivitajiet li se jkunu qed jittellgħu. Fih hemm għażla ta’ avvenimenti - minn wirjiet artistiċi talpresepji, għal kunċerti u saħansitra anke festivals immirati għaż-żgħar u għall-familji tagħna. Żgur li din il-gżira ta’ villaġġi se toffri esperjenza mill-aqwa lil kull min iżurha. Inkun qed nonqos iżda, jekk ma nsemmix il-famuża parata tal-Milied li bla dubju ta’ xejn saret parti mill-kalendarju annwali tagħna. Hija parata mfittxija minn ħafna, partikularment għall-atmosfera vibranti li toħloq u iktar minn hekk, għall-ħajja li tagħti lil Triq ir-Repubblika, jew kif nafuha aħjar, itTiġrija. Għalhekk, nistedinkom sabiex intom u tqallbu dawn il-paġni, tieħdu nota ta’ x’jolqotkom u tattendu bi ħġarkom filwaqt li tgawdu dawn il-festi hekk speċjali għalina. Mill-qalb, nirringrazzja lillorganizzaturi u lill-ħaddiema kollha li sena wara sena jaħdmu qatigħ sabiex il-pubbliku jkun jista’ jgawdi dawn il-festi kif jistħoqqlu. Dan filwaqt li nawgura lilkom u lill-familji tagħkom, Milied hieni mimli b’ħafna paċi u sena ġdida mimlija risq u barkiet. Clint Camilleri Ministru għal Għawdex
Welcome to the most wonderful month of the year. We are now in the festive season, a time which, for many of us, brings back cherished memories and special moments from our childhood. The Ministry for Gozo has once again prepared an extensive calendar, filled with activities and events designed to appeal to everyone. While this is a beautiful time of year, it is also a particularly busy one, requiring a great deal of hard work behind the scenes to ensure that Gozo truly becomes a special island at Christmas. We have therefore made every effort to organise a wide range of activities for the whole family, that help to create a joyful atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Each year, we strive to dress Gozo in its Christmas splendour, making it synonymous with the spirit of the festive season. Together with the artistic team, we strive to develop fresh and innovative concepts while building on the considerable work already accomplished. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved for their valuable contribution and dedication. It is therefore my pleasure to present this booklet, designed to provide you with all the information you need to make the most of these special days and take part in the many activities being organised. You will find a selection of events, ranging from artistic crib displays to concerts and even festivals dedicated to children and families. There is no doubt that this island of villages will offer a truly memorable experience to all who visit. I would be remiss not to mention the renowned Christmas Parade, which has undoubtedly become an established part of our annual calendar. It is a widely anticipated event, particularly for the vibrant atmosphere it creates and, above all, for the life it brings to Republic Street, better known to us as it-Tiġrija. Therefore, as you browse through these pages, I invite you to take note of the events that appeal to you and join in celebrating and enjoying this very special festive season. I express my deepest gratitude to all the organisers and workers who, year after year, work tirelessly and dedicate themselves to ensuring that the public can enjoy these festivities as they deserve. Finally, I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas filled with peace, and a prosperous New Year blessed with good fortune and happiness. Clint Camilleri Minister for Gozo
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Sunday 29 November | 11:30 Ejjew Oqogħdu Għax San Niklaw Se Jgħaddi Minn Haw’ St Francis Square & Bishop’s Conservatory Junior School Grounds, Victoria 114,115,116
Avveniment festiv għall-familja kollha li jinkludi logħob għat-tfal, bankarelli tal-ikel, għanjiet u daqq, żjara speċjali minn San Niklaw, kif ukoll parata tal-Milied. Wara l-parata, l-attivitajiet ikomplu fil-grawnds tal-Iskola Primarja tal-Konservatorju. Kulħadd huwa mistieden! Everyone is invited to this festive celebration filled with exciting rides and fun games, a variety of delicious food stalls to explore, traditional carols to sing along with, and a special visit from Santa himself, along with a Christmas Parade! After the parade, the activities will continue in the Bishop’s Conservatory Junior School grounds. Sunday 29 November | 18:00 Mixgħela Milied 2026 fil-Qala Saint Joseph Square, Il-Qala
Ċelebrazzjoni li timmarka l-bidu tal-istaġun talMilied. L-attività se tinkludi t-tidwil tas-siġra talMilied u l-kant ta’ għanjiet tradizzjonali tal-Milied, f’atmosfera ta’ għaqda, paċi u ferħ. Nistednukom tingħaqdu magħna għal din il-lejla speċjali u flimkien nilqgħu l-ispirtu tal-Milied fil-qalba tal-Qala. A special community occasion to mark the beginning of the festive season and welcome the spirit of togetherness in the heart of Qala, with the lighting of the Christmas tree and singing of traditional seasonal carols, creating an atmosphere of unity, peace and joy Sunday 29 November | 12:00 – 17:00 Swejjaq u l-Fiera tal-Milied San Lawrenz Square, San Lawrenz IMAGE 53
Il-mixegħla tal-armar tal-Milied u l-inawgurazzjoni tal-festi tal-Milied f’San Lawrenz bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ Ċangura Folk group, sessjoni prattika ta’ kif isir il-qagħaq tal-għasel, spettaklu ta’ żfin, logħob tradizzjonali għat-tfal u logħob ieħor. Se jkun hemm ukoll bankarelli bil-pasturi u oġġetti relatati malMilied, ikel u xorb tradizzjonali. Inauguration of the Christmas decorations and festive celebrations, by the Ta’ Ċangura Folk Group, a traditional honey ring recipe workshop, dance performances, traditional children’s games, and a variety of family-friendly festive activities. Visitors can also explore a charming Christmas market showcasing local artisans crafting nativity cribs and other seasonal decorations, alongside street entertainment.
Sunday 29 November | 19:30 Golden Harmony String Quartet Debut Concert St Augustine Church, St Augustine Square, Victoria IMAGE 130
Tuesday 01 December | 20:00 Schubert’s Winterreise Aula Mgr Giuseppe Farrugia, St George’s Basilica, Victoria IMAGE 66
Kunċert mill-pjanist Għawdxi Francis Camilleri u l-baritonu Ingliż Yang Wern Ooi li se jinterpretaw flimkien Winterreise ta’ Schubert. Recital by Gozitan pianist Francis Camilleri and British baritone Yang Wern Ooi, performing Schubert’s song cycle, Winterreise. Wednesday 02 December | 20:00 Baroque Christmas St George’s Basilica, Victoria
Ingħaqdu ma’ Golden Harmony String Quartet għallkunċert tad-debutt tagħhom; serata ta’ melodiji mill-isbaħ, li jinkludu kemm siltiet klassiċi, kif ukoll arranġamenti moderni. Mużika li tesplora l-ħafna emozzjonijiet li jgħaqqduna u li tiċċelebra l-għaqda, ilħbiberija u l-ferħ. The Golden Harmony String Quartet present an evening of beautiful melodies, ranging from timeless classical masterpieces to moving modern arrangements, that explore the many emotions that connect us and celebrate unity, friendship, joy, hope, and remembrance.
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Kunċert ta’ mużika Barokka tal-Milied mil-London Early Opera Ensemble. Chamber music concert by the London Early Opera Ensemble.
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Thursday 03 December | 19:30 A Concert of Sacred Music Ta’ Pinu National Shrine, L-Għarb 112 & 113
Żewġ korijiet Pollakki, Di Nuovo Female Chamber Choir u Cantus Familiaris, se jippreżentaw kunċert ta’ mużika sagra b’repertorju mir-Rinaxximent sal-kontemporanju, kif ukoll xi siltiet tal-Milied. Organizzat mill-Kor Gaulitanus, li se jingħaqad ukoll mal-korijiet Pollakki għal xi biċċiet. Id-dħul huwa bla ħlas u m’hemmx bżonn ta’ prenotazzjoni. Għal aktar informazzjoni kkuntattjaw lil gaulitanus@gmail.com jew ċemplu fuq 7703 8971. Two Polish choirs, Di Nuovo Female Chamber Choir and Cantus Familiaris, present an interesting repertoire of sacred music, ranging from the Renaissance to the contemporary, as well as a few Christmas pieces. Organised by the Gaulitanus Choir, who will also join the Polish choirs for some numbers, entrance is free without the need of reservations. For more information contact gaulitanus@gmail.com or 7703 8971.
Saturday 05 till Thursday 24 December The Magro Christmas Fun Fest 2026
Savina Artisan Centre, Triq l-Għassara, IxXewkija
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Saturday 05, till Monday 07 10:00 – 13:30 Tuesday 08, Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 10:00 – 16:30 (Open Days + Train) Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 10:00 – 13:30 15:00 – 16:30 Monday 21, till Thursday 24 10:00 – 13:30 Avveniment divertenti tal-Milied għall-familja kollha - speċjalment għat-tfal - li joffri diversi attivitajiet fosthom karużell, merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, realta’ virtwali 3D, xogħol kreattiv għat-tfal, logħob u dawra bil-ferrovija fost oħrajn. A fun Christmas event for the whole family, especially children, that offers several fun activities and rides including a carousel, merry-go round, Ferris wheel, a 3D virtual reality experience, crafts, games and train rides.
Saturday 05 December | 10:00 – 12:30 The Night at the Library – Christmas Special – Exclusively for Toys! Gozo Central Public Library, Saint Francis Square, Victoria IMAGE 88,89
Saturday 05 December | 11:30 Joy to the World! Il-Ħaġar Museum & Cultural Centre, Saint George’s Square, Victoria IMAGE 68,73
Siltiet mużikali tal-Milied minn grupp ta’ mużiċisti millIskola tal-Mużika u l-Arti Performattiva t’Għawdex. Lunchtime concert by the Gozo Visual and Performing Arts School ensemble. Saturday 05 December | 17:30 It’s Beginning to Look like a Junior Youth Christmas Don Bosco Oratory, Saint Augustine Square, Victoria Għodwa mimlija attivitajiet għat-tfal ta’ bejn l-4 u l-10 snin, b’sessjonijiet ta’ qari u attivitajiet ta’ krafts. It-tfal għandhom ikunu akkumpanjati minn ġenitur jew gwardjan u jġibu magħhom is-soft toy favorit/a tagħhom. Is-soft toy iħalluhom magħna l-librara, għal sleepover fil-librerija, u jiġbruhom l-għada l-Ħadd 6 ta’ Diċembru mit-8:00 sal-10:00, fejn it-tfal jingħataw rigal żgħir bħala tifkira. Irrisservaw post fuq eventsgozo.library@gov.mt. A fun-filled morning for children aged from 4 till 10 and their favourite stuffed toy, with reading sessions, a festive craft activity, and even a personalised library card! Children are to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. After all the fun, their stuffed animals get to have a sleepover in the library. Children will receive a surprise gift when collecting their friend on 6 December from 08:00 till 10:00. Bookings can be made by emailing eventsgozo.library@gov.mt.
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Mużiċisti mill-Gozo Junior Wind Band & Orchestra jingħaqdu mal-Gozo Youth Orchestra biex juru t-talenti tagħhom f’repertorju varjat li jdaħħal lilludjenza fl-ispirtu tal-Milied. Id-dħul hu bla ħlas. The Gozo Junior Wind Band & Orchestra alongside the Gozo Youth Orchestra showcase their musical talent through a diverse repertoire that promises to immerse the audience in the festive spirit. Free Admission.
Saturday 05 & Sunday 06 December Christmas in the Square Saint Margaret Square, Ta’ Sannat
Sunday 06 December | 08:30 – 11:00 Festa Tfal Immakulata Kunċizzjoni The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady Chapel, Saint Kerrew Square, Il-Qala
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Il-festi tal-Milied jibdew f’Ta’ Sannat b’mużika live fi Pjazza Santa Margerita fis-19:00. Il-Ħadd jiftaħ is-Suq tal-Milied b’varjetà ta’ bankarelli armati minn bejjiegħa differenti tal-artiġjanat, ħlewwiet, dekorazzjonijiet u rigali se jkunu preżenti. It-tfal se jkollhom ukoll iċ-ċans jiltaqgħu ma’ Santa Klaws u jieħdu ritratt tradizzjonali tal-Milied. Il-qofol tal-Ħadd se tkun il-Parata talMilied, li tibda fil-17:00 u tgħaddi mit-toroq li jwasslu għall-pjazza. Għal aktar dettalji żuru l-paġna talFacebook: Ta’ Sannat Local Council. A perfect way to get immersed in the Christmas season with live entertainment on Saturday evening followed by a festive Sunday market with a variety of stalls offering handmade crafts, seasonal sweets and delicacies. Children will also have the chance to meet Father Christmas and capture the traditional photo. The highlight of the weekend will be the parade at 17:00 on Sunday, along the street leading to the square. For more details visit the Facebook page Ta’ Sannat Local Council.
Għat-tielet sena konsekuttiva, l-Għaqda Briju San Ġużepp se tkun qiegħda tieħu ħsieb torganizza din l-attività li permezz tagħha l-ġenerazzjoni futura titrawwem biex tapprezza u żżomm ħaj ittradizzjonijiet Maltin. Isir marċ akkumpanjat millbanda li jitlaq minn Triq il-Kunċizzjoni, bis-sehem tat-tfal li jkunu qed jerfgħu statwa żgħira tal-patruna tagħna. For the third consecutive year, this festive march, organised by Għaqda Briju San Ġużepp, features the local band alongside children carrying a small statue of the patron saint.
Sunday 06 December | 10:00 – 17:00 Merħba Milied is-6 Edizzjoni Triq l-Avukat Anton Calleja, Ta’ Kerċem IMAGE REQUESTED
Kunċert tal-Milied organizzat mis-Soċjetà Filarmonika Mnarja, bis-sehem tal-Kor Angel Voices u l-band Rebecca & The Passengers, b’għanjiet tal-Milied klassiċi u oħrajn moderni. An enchanting concert organised by the Mnarja Philharmonic Society, featuring the Angel Voices choir alongside Rebecca & The Passengers performing a selection of modern and classic Christmas songs. Monday 07 December | 18:00 Young Performers Saint Gregory Band Club, Ta’ Kerċem
Fiera tal-Milied fejn se jkun hemm bosta ikel, xorb, ħelu tradizzjonali u prodotti lokali, ilkoll akkumpanjati minn programm vast mimli mużika, żfin u atmosfera ċelebrattiva. Jingħataw ukoll xi rigali lit-tfal preżenti flimkien ma’ xi karattri famużi sinonimi mal-Milied.
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A Christmas market featuring food, drinks, festive sweets and local crafts, enhanced by an entertaining programme of music, songs and dance, alongside a seasonal fair with games, presents and children’s favourite Christmas characters. Sunday 06 December | 19:00 A Spark of Joy MBC Theatre, Triq Diċembru 13, In-Nadur Kunċert festiv imtella’ mill-Għaqda Mużikali San Girgor u ispirat minn għanjiet tal-Milied, li jixhed ittalent u d-dedikazzjoni ta’ bosta mużiċisti żgħażagħ. Għall-kunċert se jieħdu sehem 2 ensembles flimkien mal-banda żagħżugħa residenti. A festive concert by Għaqda Mużikali San Girgor, inspired by Christmas hymns, showcasing the talent and dedication of our young musicians. The event features two small ensembles, combining body percussion and percussion instruments, together with our Youth Band.
Monday 07 December | 19:30 Tota Pulchra Church of The Assumption of Mary , Iż-Żebbuġ
Siġra unika tal-Milied, b’għoli ta’ 60 pied magħmula minn struttura tal-ħadid u dekorata b’aktar minn 4,500 flixkun tal-ħġieġ.
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A unique 60-foot-tall steel Christmas tree, decorated with more than 4,500 glass bottles. Thursday 10 December | 18:00 – 21:30 Joy to the World - Flimkien għal Milied Ferrieħi Triq Diċembru 13 and Saint Peter & Saint Paul Square, In-Nadur IMAGE 47,48,49
Kunċert organizzat mill-Kunsill tal-Kultura fejn se jindaqqu bosta siltiet Marjani. A choral concert organised by the Culture Council featuring various Marian hymns. Tuesday 08 December till Sunday 03 January The Għajnsielem Christmas Tree Our Lady of Loreto Square, Għajnsielem IMAGE 94,95
Attività għall-familja kollha fiċ-ċentru tan-Nadur, preċiżament fil-Pjazza, li tibda b’parata tal-Milied, u tkompli b’logħob, mużika, żfin, id-dar ta’ Santa Klaws kif ukoll xi ikel u xorb tal-Milied. A festive celebration featuring a spectacular Christmas parade which leads to games, music, dancing, Santa’s House, and an array of seasonal treats.
Friday 11 December | 18:45 Hark the Herald Angels Sing Munxar Parish Church, Il-Munxar IMAGE
BrassTubes ensemble se jwasslu l-ispirtu ferrieħi tal-Milied b’għażla ta’ siltiet mużikali li jvarjaw minn għanjiet tradizzjonali tal-Milied għal dawk aktar moderni. BrassTubes Ensemble extend the festive cheer with a seasonal programme featuring a range of music from traditional carols to popular seasonal songs. Friday 11 till Sunday 13 December | 17:00 – 21:00 Santa’s Factory & The Glowing Alley Experimental Farm, Triq L-Imġarr, Ix-Xewkija IMAGE REQUESTED
Kunċert speċjali fejn Angel Voices, flimkien mal-Kor tat-Tfal tal-Parroċċa tal-Munxar u taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Rebecca Bonello, se jippreżentaw l-Istorja talMilied. A special concert where Angel Voices, together with the Children’s Choir of Munxar Parish and under the direction of Rebecca Bonello, present the Story of Christmas. Friday 11 December | 20:00 It’s A Brassy Christmas - 6th Edition Don Bosco Oratory, Saint Augustine Square, Victoria IMAGE 19
Vjaġġ maġiku tul mogħdija mdawla u mżejna b’dekorazzjonijiet staġjonali, li jwassal sal-qalba talFabbrika ta’ Santa Klaws. Hemmhekk, il-familji se jgawdu minn spettaklu mill-isbaħ ippreżentat millelfi ta’ Santa, flimkien ma’ għadd ta’ karattri festivi u vivaċi. Din l-avventura teatrali li tgħaqqad flimkien sorpriżi, kummiedja u mużika, tilħaq il-qofol tagħha f’laqgħa personali ma’ Santa Klaws stess, sabiex b’hekk l-esperjenza maġika tal-Milied tkun kompluta. An illuminated pathway, adorned with seasonal décor, leads to the heart of Santa’s Factory. There, families enjoy a new heart-warming theatrical adventure by Santa’s elves, alongside a host of lively festive characters, that blends surprises, comedy, and music, culminating in a personal meet-and-greet with Santa Claus himself.
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Saturday 12 December | 11:30 Christmas Brass! Il-Ħaġar Museum & Cultural Centre, Saint George’s Square, Victoria IMAGE 69
Għar-raba’ sena konsekuttiva, dawk preżenti se jkollhom l-opportunità li jesperjenzaw il-maġija talMilied permezz ta’ parata b’karattri maħbuba, mużika live, żfin, kor tat-tfal u ikel festiv. Jistgħu wkoll iżuru Santa’s Workshop fejn it-tfal jingħataw iċ-ċans li jiltaqgħu ma’ Santa Klaws kif ukoll jipparteċipaw f’bosta krafts imħejjija apposta għalihom. For the fourth consecutive year, experience the magical parade of beloved characters, live music, delicious holiday treats, and performances by the local choir and dance company. Visit Santa’s workshop for a special meet-and-greet and various holiday crafts.
Kunċert tal-Milied mill-grupp BrassTubes, taħt iddirezzjoni ta’ Mark Gauci. Lunchtime concert by BrassTubes ensemble who, under the direction of Mark Gauci, present a selection of Christmas-themed brass repertoire.
Saturday 12 December | 19:00 Serata ta’ Spettaklu Munxar Parish Centre, Il-Munxar IMAGE 74,75,76
Saturday 12 December | 17:00 Santa’s Magical Night Saint Joseph Square, Il-Qala IMAGE 3,4
Serata ta’ spettaklu flimkien ma’ ftuħ ta’ wirja talpresepji magħmula minn bosta dilettanti lokali li jkomplu jxerrdu l-atmosfera pożittiva li jġibu magħhom dawn il-festi. A fun community evening during this festive season alongside the opening of an exhibition featuring cribs created by local talented craftsmen.
Saturday 12 December | 19:00 Festival of Light Saint Lucy Square, Santa Luċija IMAGE 28
Kunċert speċjali mtella’ mis-Soċjetà Filarmonika Prekursur bi programm mużikali tal-Milied. A special concert by Prekursur Philharmonic Society featuring a varied programme of Christmas music. Saturday 12 December | 20:00 Feel the Magic of Christmas – The Greatest Gift Independence Square, Victoria IMAGE 87
Purċissjoni ad unur il-patruna tal-post li tikkonsisti minn grupp ta’ tfajliet lebsin ilbies abjad, b’faxxa ħamra ma’ qaddhom u b’xemgħa f’idejhom fejn tispikka t-tfajla b’kuruna bix-xemgħat fuq rasha. Isegwi tqassim ta’ pasti lil kull min jipparteċipa. A procession honouring the patron saint features girls in white attire, adorned with red sashes and holding candles, while the standout participant representing Saint Lucy wears a crown of candles on her head. Following the procession, traditional buns will be served. Saturday 12 December | 20:00 Stepping into Christmas Xewkija Primary School, Ix-Xewkija IMAGE REQUESTED
Lejla meraviljuża u daqstant ieħor speċjali li tixħet dawl fuq l-elementi mużikali marbuta ma’ dawn iljiem. Serata mtellgħa bis-sehem tal-Chorus Urbanus, Chorus Urbanus Junior Choir u l-Urbanus Ensemble, kollha kemm huma jaqgħu taħt il-kappa ta’ Dr John Galea, akkumpanjati minn koreografija ppreparata minn Studio5678. A heart‑warming evening of festive music, and joyful harmonies, featuring Chorus Urbanus, Chorus Urbanus Junior Choir, and the Urbanus Ensemble conducted by Dr John Galea, with choreographies by Studio5678 for all to enjoy.
Saturday 12 December | 22:00 Luci D’Inverno Saint Lucy Square, Santa Luċija IMAGE 25,26,27
Spettaklu pirotekniku mill-isbaħ u sinkronizzat malmużika, se jerġa’ jdawwal għal sena oħra l-pjazza pittoreska ta’ Santa Luċija filwaqt li joħloq esperjenza tassew mill-isbaħ. A breathtaking pyrotechnic display, synchronised with music, illuminates the picturesque square for a truly captivating experience. Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December Fjuri fil-Konkos – Milied fir-Rione Sanità Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, Triq Dun Ġorġ Preca, In-Nadur IMAGE 33
Saturday 12 December Sunday 13 December
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Fuq kitba u direzzjoni ta’ Mark Azzopardi, l-istorja sseħħ ġewwa l-belt ta’ Napli fl-inħawi magħrufa bħala Sanità. Don Giuseppe jintbagħat bħala kappillan ġdid ta’ din il-parroċċa. Hemm jiltaqa’ ma’ bosta żgħażagħ ilkoll bi problemi li ilhom snin sħaħ ixekklu dan il-post milli jimxi ‘l quddiem. Quddiem dan kollu, Don Giuseppe jiddeċiedi li jagħmel xi ħaġa. Imma xiex? Id-dħul għal dan id-dramm huwa b’xejn. Għal iktar informazzjoni wieħed jista’ jagħmel kuntatt fuq 9986 6777. A play centred around Don Giuseppe, who meets numerous young people and faces major problems affecting his new parish in the city of Naples, in the neighbourhood known as Sanità, before deciding that he must do something about it. Written and directed by Mark Azzopardi. Entrance is free. For more information contact: 9986 6777. Saturday 12 & Saturday 19 December Tra Due Isole a Natale Gozitano Agricultural Village, Triq L-Imġarr, IxXewkija Saturday & Sunday
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Bil-preżenza ta’ bosta gruppi tradizzjonali tal-folk, fosthom dawk Sqallin, dan l-avveniment kulturali jikkumbina t-tradizzjonijiet lokali tal-Milied flimkien ma’ dawk Taljani bl-użu ta’ kostumi kkuluriti, mużika u prestazzjonijiet bi bnadar differenti. Ikun hemm ukoll akkumpanjament mużikali permezz ta’ xi kantanti kif ukoll għanjiet tal-Milied minn kor tat-tfal. Featuring local and Sicilian folk groups, performers and children’s choirs, this cultural event combines rural and Christmas heritage with the Italian sbandieratori which involves costume, music, coordinated movement and flag performances.
Saturday 12 till Sunday 20 December Għanjiet tal-Milied u Workshops tal-Macramé Xewkija Windmill, Mġarr Road, Ix-Xewkija IMAGE 16,17,18
Saturdays & Wednesday Sundays
Saturday 12 till Thursday 31 December Milied fil-Pjazza ARB Complex, Visitation Square & Pjazza Nikol G. Cauchi Għarb, L-Għarb IMAGE REQUESTED
16:00 – 19:00 10:00 – 13:00
Kant live ta’ għanjiet u kanzunetti folkloristiċi u tradizzjonali tal-Milied, flimkien ma’ riċetti tal-ikel u ħlewwiet tradizzjonali marbuta ma’ dan iż-żmien tassena u workshops tal-makramè ġewwa l-Mitħna taxXewkija. Live Christmas folk music, traditional recipes of festive savouries, together with Macramé workshops by the Tal-Fuklar Folk Group.
Sensiela ta’ attivitajiet u spettakli għat-tfal u l-familji fosthom animazzjoni, karattri tal-Milied, mużika, divertiment u serati speċjali. Il-pjazza nnifisha ssir parti mill-esperjenza fejn id-dwal flimkien mat-tiżjin, il-mużika u l-atmosfera tal-Milied joħolqu ambjent familjari fil-qalba ta’ wieħed mill-isbaħ irħula ta’ Għawdex. Għal aktar informazzjoni żuru l-paġna ta’ Facebook Kunsill Lokali Gharb A spectacular community programme, featuring various family shows, entertainment, characters, music, performers, interactive activities, and special evenings, set against festive lights and decorations that create a warm and welcoming Christmas atmosphere. For more information, follow Kunsill Lokali Gharb Facebook page.
Sunday 13 December | 09:00 Attività għal-Familja Church Square, Il-Munxar
Sunday 13 December | 13:00 – 20:00 Milied Fl-Għejun Around the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Il-Fontana
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Attività għall-familja b’diversi logħob tat-tfal, gruppi mużikali, korijiet u artisti lokali.
Attività b’xejn għall-familja kollha fejn it-tfal jistgħu jiltaqgħu mal-karattri favoriti tagħhom, jieħdu sehem f’logħob u attivitajiet divertenti, kif ukoll igawdu minn divertiment live minn Cash and Band fuq iz-zuntier tal-knisja.
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An activity for the whole family where children can meet their favourite characters, play games, take part in activities, and dance to music by Cash and Band on the church parvis. Admission is free. Sunday 13 December | 16:00 Carolling Christmas Teatru Astra, Triq ir-Republika, Victoria IMAGE REQUESTED
Waranofsinhar ta’ attivitajiet u divertiment għallfamilja kollha li jiggarantixxi daħk u divertiment, f’atmosfera sabiħa tal-Milied.
Kunċert mill-Kor Piccole Stelle, flimkien ma’ solisti, mużiċisti professjonali u dawk studenti, li jgħaqqad il-mużika, iż-żfin u l-kant korali f’esperjenza maġika.
An afternoon of activities and entertainment for the whole family bringing the community together in a heartwarming Christmas atmosphere.
A prestigious concert by the Piccole Stelle choir alongside experienced soloists, combining music, dance and choral singing for a magical atmosphere.
Sunday 13 December | 17:00 – 22:00 Il-Milied fil-Misraħ Victory Square, Ix-Xagħra IMAGE 100
Lejla speċjali mimlija għanjiet tradizzjonali tal-Milied, imtellgħa mill-grupp mużikali Ġukulari u segwita minn ikel tradizzjonali marbut speċifikament ma’ dan iż-żmien ċelebrattiv. An evening of traditional Christmas music by Ġukulari ensemble, followed by a tasting of Christmas delicacies. Monday 14 December | 19:00 Il-Milied: Kif Konna Niċċelebrawh Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Triq Enrico Mizzi, Victoria IMAGE 57
Programm varjat li jiftaħ b’parata mill-isbaħ, żfin u kant akkumpanjat minn presepju ħaj, ikel tradizzjonali tal-Milied u atmosfera festiva għall-familja kollha. An enchanting parade featuring music and dance, alongside a living nativity scene, festive food, seasonal treats and fun games for children to enjoy. Sunday 13 December | 19:30 A Celebration of Maltese Traditional Christmas Music Il-Ħaġar Museum & Cultural Centre, Saint George’s Square, Victoria IMAGE 70
Serata mużiko-letterarja mtellgħa minn Allegro Clefs Band, u mmexxija mill-Kavallier Joe M. Attard, li tibda b’purċissjoni qasira bl-istatwa tal-Bambin filwaqt li tinkludi tagħrif interessanti dwar kif kien jiġi ċċelebrat il-Milied fil-passat. Jindaqqu għanjiet tradizzjonali flimkien mas-Sinfonija Pastorale, b’parteċipazzjoni ta’ mużiċisti ta’ età żgħira. An evening combining music and literature, hosted by Allegro Clefs Band, and led by Chev. Joe M Attard, that starts with a short procession with Baby Jesus and includes a reflection of past Christmas traditions. The concert features traditional carols, as well as the Sinfonia Pastorale, with the participation of young musicians.
Tuesday 15 December | 16:30 Il-Kelma li Tmiss il-Qalb Saint Peter & Saint Paul Basilica, In-Nadur IMAGE 101
Ċelebrazzjoni festiva ta’ kant u tagħlim għall-familja kollha bi preparazzjoni għan-Novena tal-Milied. It-tfal kollha se jingħataw sett ta’ speech bubbles tal-injam sabiex jiddendlu mas-siġra tal-Milied bi kliem pożittiv miktub fuqhom u li jkompli jdaħħal lill-individwi flambjent tal-Milied.
Għanjiet tal-Milied minn tfal tar-raħal, akkumpanjati minn banda żgħira sabiex iferrħu lil dawk preżenti. Isegwi tqassim ta’ qagħaq tal-għasel u kafè tradizzjonali. Angelic voices of children bring the timeless tradition of Christmas carolling to life, guided by the gentle melody of a small band. The sharing of traditional honey rings and coffee bring the evening to a fittingly festive close. Friday 18 December | 19:00 Munxar Christmas Village Church Square, Il-Munxar IMAGE REQUESTED
An interactive and festive family celebration, in preparation for the Christmas Novena, with children receiving a set of wooden speech bubble ornaments engraved with positive and meaningful words that can help us communicate better, especially during the holiday season. Friday 18 December | 19:00 Kunċert tal-Milied Saint Lucy Square, Santa Luċija IMAGE 1,2
Attività divertenti fejn il-pjazza tal-Munxar tieħu l-ħajja u tinbidel f’destinazzjoni festiva li tiċċelebra l-Milied. Ikun hemm divertiment live, attivitajiet għat-tfal, bankarelli b’oġġetti artiġjanali, ikel u xorb marbut ma’ dawn iż-żminijiet festivi kif ukoll bosta attrazzjonijiet għall-familja kollha. The main square transforms into a festive destination adorned with decorations and illuminations, and featuring live entertainment, children’s activities, Santa’s Grotto, artisan stalls, seasonal food and beverages, and other fun family attractions.
Friday 18 December | 19:30 The Grand Christmas Concert Saint Margaret Parish Church, Ta’ Sannat
The popular festive production returns for its third edition, combining great comedy, local talent and creativity in an entertaining performance for the whole family.
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Saturday 19 December | 11:30 In Dulci Jubilo Il-Ħaġar Museum & Cultural Centre, Saint George’s Square, Victoria IMAGE 71 Is-Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita V.M. Ta’ Sannat tippreżenta t-tnax-il edizzjoni ta’ dan il-kunċert bissehem tal-Banda Santa Margerita u bosta kantanti mistiedna taħt id-direzzjoni tas-surmast direttur Mro George Apap. Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita V.M. proudly presents the twelfth edition of The Grand Christmas Concert, under the direction of Mro George Apap, featuring the Saint Margaret Band and various guest singers. Friday 18 & Sunday 20 December Kollox Jista’ Jmur Ħażin: Fil-Xmas Xow Don Bosco Oratory, Saint Augustine Square, Victoria IMAGE REQUESTED
Il-Kor Laudate Pueri tal-Bażilika ta’ San Ġorġ, taħt iddirezzjoni ta’ George J. Frendo, jippreżenta kunċert b’għażla ta’ għanjiet fost l-iktar imfittxija ta’ kull żmien. Lunchtime concert by the Laudate Pueri Choir of St George’s Basilica, under the direction of George J. Frendo, performing some of the best-loved Christmas carols and motets in various languages. Saturday 19 December | 19:00 Christmas Harmony Prekursur Philharmonic Society Band Club, Triq Santa Katerina, Ix-Xewkija IMAGE REQUESTED
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Għal darb’oħra tirritorna għat-tielet edizzjoni din ilproduzzjoni lokali li tgħaqqad flimkien it-talent, l-arti u l-aspett komiku. Produzzjoni mmirata għall-familja kollha.
Kunċert festiv li jixhed it-talent mużikali tal-bandisti żgħażagħ. A festive musical concert featuring the young musicians of the Youth Band.
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Sunday 20 December | 18:00 Il-Pageant tal-Milied San Lawrenz Square, San Lawrenz IMAGE 54
Pageant li tirrakkonta l-istorja tas-Salvazzjoni, millħolqien tad-dinja sat-twelid tas-Sinjur tagħna Ġesù Kristu. F’dan il-Pageant jieħdu sehem kważi nofs ilpopolazzjoni tar-raħal ta’ San Lawrenz, b’personaġġi b’kostumi bibliċi li jirrakkontaw l-ikbar ġrajja ta’ kull żmien. Fil-parti tal-bidu jispikka 3D Mapping spettakolari fuq il-faċċata tal-knisja, filwaqt li fittieni parti, il-Pageant tieħu dimensjoni ġdida hekk kif l-atturi jsiru parti mill-udjenza preżenti. Characters in biblical costumes retell the story of Salvation, from the Creation of the World to the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, involving families in their very homes. The opening features a spectacular 3D Mapping show projected on the church façade, before the evening takes on a new dimension as actors blend into the audience, making them an active part of the performance.
Sunday 20 December | 18:00 Christmas Soirée Saint Mary Philharmonic Society Band Club, IżŻebbuġ IMAGE REQUESTED
Serata varjata tal-Milied għall-familja kollha, li tinkludi Kunċert mill-Korijiet u l-Youth Ensemble talBanda Santa Marija, spettaklu ta’ maġija u diversi esibizzjonijiet oħra. Attività mimlija divertiment u atmosfera ferriħija biex niċċelebraw flimkien l-ispirtu tal-Milied. A festive Christmas variety show for the whole family, featuring a concert by the Parish Choirs and the Youth Ensemble of Banda Santa Marija, a magic show, and a variety of other seasonal entertainment. An enjoyable evening full of festive cheer celebrating the spirit of Christmas for audiences of all ages.
Sunday 20 December | 18:00 Sounding the Joy of Christmas Rotunda of Saint John the Baptist, Ix-Xewkija IMAGE 58
Wiri ta’ żewġ films differenti mmirati għat-tfal minn 4 snin ’il fuq, flimkien mal-familji tagħhom. Two engaging film screenings for children aged 4 years and older, alongside their families, helping to share the Christmas spirit. Monday 21 December | 19:00 Kunċert tal-Milied Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, Triq il-Knisja, L-Għasri IMAGE 51
Kunċert tal-Milied minn Amy Borg fuq l-orgni u Robert Buttigieg bil-kurunetta, bis-sehem tal-Kor tat-tfal Ulied il-Battista u mużiċisti oħrajn Xewkin. A seasonal concert by organist Amy Borg and trumpeter Robert Buttigieg alongside the children’s choir Ulied il-Battista and other local musicians. Sunday 20 & Sunday 27 December | 17:00 – 19:30 Santa’s Magical Theatre MBC Theatre, Triq Diċembru 13, In-Nadur IMAGE 7,8
Ingħaqdu magħna għal lejla sabiħa ta’ mużika u divertiment fl-okkażjoni tal-Milied. Il-kunċert talMilied, imtella’ min-nies tal-lokal, se jinkludi għażla ta’ mużika u xeni teatrali li jġibu magħhom l-ispirtu u l-ferħ tal-Milied. Lejla maħsuba biex inqarrbu flimkien lill-komunità f’atmosfera ta’ ferħ u ħbiberija. A special evening of music and entertainment as residents perform a concert that celebrates the festive season and captures the spirit of friendship, joy, and community.
Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 December | 19:30 Christmas Illuminated in San Lawrenz Square San Lawrenz Parish Church facade, San Lawrenz IMAGE 55,56
Children, aged 5 to 12, join Santa and his elves for a heartwarming cookie-baking workshop, along with festive games, laughter, and surprises, ending with Santa presenting each child with a delightful bag of their homemade treats and a small memorable present. Those interested in attending must register at the Fontana Local Council or by calling on 2155 8877.
Spettaklu awdjoviżiv maħdum apposta bis-sistema tad-3D mapping sabiex iwassal esperjenza unika lilludjenza preżenti. Dan l-ispettaklu se jkun qed iseħħ ripetutament fil-ħinijiet ta’ bejn is-19.30 u t-20.30.
Wednesday 23 December | 17:45 O Ġesù Bambin Church of The Assumption of Mary, Iż-Żebbuġ IMAGE REQUESTED
A 3D mapping spectacle as lights, colours, and music unite to recreate the story of Bethlehem and the message of hope. Wednesday 23 December | 10:00 – 12:00 Cooking with Santa Civic Centre, Il-Fontana IMAGE 30
Attività ta’ tisjir ta’ pasti mmirata għat-tfal ta’ bejn il-5 u t-12-il sena fejn fiha t-tfal se jkunu qed jaħdmu riċetta fil-preżenza ta’ Father Christmas. Waqt l-attività se jkun hemm ukoll logħob mill-elfi. Wara li l-pasti jkunu lesti, se jingħata rigal minn Santa Klaws lit-tfal għallħidma tagħhom. Dawk li jixtiequ jattendu għandhom jirreġistraw filKunsill Lokali Fontana jew iċemplu fuq 2155 8877.
Il-Banda Santa Marija se tkun qed tesigwixxi biċċiet klassiċi u popolari marbuta mal-Milied kif ukoll sinfoniji storiċi tal-Milied mill-arkivji tal-istess Banda. Il-Banda se tkun taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Dr Joseph Grech. Minħabba ċ-ċirkostanzi attwali u l-kapaċità limitata ta’ postijiet għall-pubbliku ġenerali, dan l-avveniment se jkun qed jixxandar live fuq il-paġna ta’ Facebook ta’ Żebbuġ Gozo Parish. A concert by the Saint Mary Philharmonic Society under the direction of Mro Dr Joseph Grech, featuring classical and popular Christmas excerpts, as well as the band’s own historical festive symphonies. This event will be streamed live on the Żebbuġ Gozo Parish Facebook page.
Thursday 24 December | 19:00 Purċissjoni tal-Bambin Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, Triq Dun Ġorġ Preca, In-Nadur
Il-Banda Ite Ad Joseph taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Mark Gauci tanima l-purċissjoni ta’ Ġesù Bambin b’għanjiet u kant tal-Milied matul it-toroq tar-raħal tal-Qala fejn l-attività tintemm bil-prietka tat-tifel fil-knisja.
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The Ite ad Joseph Qala Band, under the direction of Mro Mark Gauci, animate the Baby Jesus procession through the streets of Qala, creating a festive atmosphere that culminates in a programme of traditional carols inside the parish church. Thursday 24 December | 23:00 Christmas With Us Church of The Assumption of Mary, Iż-Żebbuġ
Dimostrazzjoni tradizzjonali f’forma ta’ Pageant, b’Ġesù Bambin, mis-subien tal-MUSEUM fit-toroq tan-Nadur. F’din il-purċissjoni jieħdu sehem bosta persuni lebsin ta’ personaġġi bibliċi bis-sehem talBanda Mnarja tan-Nadur.
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A traditional procession in the form of a pageant, with locals dressed as Biblical figures, presented by the children attending the MUSEUM, and accompanied by the Mnarja Band through the streets of Nadur. Thursday 24 December | 19:00 – 20:30 Christmas Carols and Concert by Qala Band Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, Triq San Ġużepp, Il-Qala IMAGE 105 It-tfal tal-Parroċċa flimkien mal-grupp Żebbuġ Kids se jippreżentaw dramm tal-Milied mgħammar b’viżwali u animazzjoni innovattiva. Dan kollu qabel il-quddiesa ta’ lejlet il-Milied fil-Knisja Parrokkjali taż-Żebbuġ. A Christmas drama production by the parish children group, Żebbuġ Kids, enhanced with innovative elements of sound, lighting and animation, creating a unique atmosphere before the Midnight Mass.
Friday 25 December | 19:00 Kunċert tal-Milied Saint Peter & Saint Paul Basilica, In-Nadur IMAGE 34
Banda live flimkien mal-kor fejn se jinterpretaw għanjiet tradizzjonali tal-Milied, filwaqt li joħolqu atmosfera festiva u ferrieħa għall-familji, ir-residenti u anke l-viżitaturi. Se jinġabru donazzjonijiet b’risq L-Istrina. A live marching band and choir perform Christmas carols, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere for families, residents and visitors. Donations will be collected in aid of L-Istrina. Saturday 26 December | 17:00 Attività fil-Pjazza taż-Żebbuġ The Assumption of Mary Square, Iż-Żebbuġ
Kunċert tal-Milied fil-Bażilika tan-Nadur taħt iddirezzjoni ta’ Maestro Antoine Theuma. Dan il-kunċert isir bis-sehem tal-orkestra, il-kor tat-tfal tal-MUSEUM u bosta kantanti stabbiliti Għawdxin. Ikun hemm ukoll reċta qasira, qari ta’ poeżiji u l-prietka tradizzjonali tat-tifel.
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A grand concert by an orchestra, the MUSEUM Children’s Choir and other established Gozitan singers, under the direction of Maestro Antoine Theuma. The event also features poetry recital, a short play, and the traditional child Christmas sermon. Saturday 26 December | 13:00 Banda f’Marsalforn Front għal L-Istrina Marsalforn Front, Marsalforn Avveniment speċjali għall-familji fil-qalba tażŻebbuġ, b’varjetà ta’ attivitajiet, wirjiet u divertiment festiv, f’atmosfera ferrieħa. Dan kollu jsir filwaqt li jinġabru wkoll fondi b’risq L-Istrina. IMAGE 83
A special family event in the heart of Żebbuġ, featuring a variety of activities, live performances, and festive entertainment, in a warm festive atmosphere, while also raising funds in aid of L-Istrina.
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Saturday 26 December | 18:00 Eccit, Venit San Lawrenz Parish Church, San Lawrenz IMAGE REQUESTED
Kunċert ta’ mużika u letteratura marbut mal-Milied bis-sehem tal-Arpista Jacob Portelli u solisti fost l-oħrajn Dorianne Portelli, Ruth Portelli u oħrajn, li fih jindaqqu għanjiet tal-Milied akkumpanjati bl-orgni talknisja u strumenti oħra. Segwit minn preżentazzjoni tal-premjijiet marbuta mal-Konkors Letterarju talMilied organizzat mill-Kunsill Lokali San Lawrenz. A musical and literature performance of Christmas carols featuring Harpist Jacob Portelli and soloists including Dorainne Portelli and Ruth Portelli, accompanied by the church organ and other instruments. Following the concert, a presentation of the prizes related to a Literature Christmas Competition will be held. Sunday 27 December | 16:00 – 22:30 Frosty’s Wonderland Ġnien il-Familja, Il-Qala IMAGE REQUESTED
Ġnien il-familja jinbidel f’dinja tal-Milied b’bosta attivitajiet u attrazzjonijiet għat-tfal kif ukoll karattri tal-Milied. It-tfal jistgħu jiltaqgħu ma’ Santa Klaws flimkien mal-elfi. Ingħaqad ma’ Frosty the Snowman u esperjenza diversi attrazzjonijiet u xows. Frosty’s Wonderland huwa l-post perfett biex wieħed jiċċelebra dan iż-żmien hekk ferrieħi. Children and families can meet Father Christmas and a host of other festive characters as this Winter wonderland comes to life with a magical atmosphere! Experience an incredible lineup of attractions, shows, and festive fun at the perfect place to celebrate the wonder of the holiday season with joy and excitement around every corner! Sunday 27 December | 19:30 Strings for Christmas Saint Francis Church, Saint Francis Square, Victoria IMAGE REQUESTED
Kunċert eklettiku bi programm li jinkludi għanjiet klassiċi staġjonali bħal Sinfonia Pastorale ta’ Emmanuele Galea u A Christmas Festival ta’ Leroy Anderson - flimkien ma’ repertorju ieħor adattat għal dan iż-żmien - taħt id-direzzjoni mużikali ta’ Pierre Louis Attard. Id-dħul huwa b’xejn; madankollu se ssir ġabra b’risq il-Malta Community Chest Fund. An eclectic concert under the musical direction of Pierre Louis Attard with the string orchestra performing a programme of seasonal classics such as Sinfonia Pastorale by Emmanuele Galea and A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson, along with a more standard repertoire for strings. Entrance is free; however, a collection will be made in aid of The Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation.
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Prestazzjoni interattiva mmexxija minn student tal-PHD Daniel Cini filwaqt li twaħħad l-atmosfera ċelebrattiva tal-Milied mal-folkor. Ikun hemm ukoll akkumpanjament mużikali live. Is-sessjonijiet jinqasmu f’erbgħa, nofs siegħa kull waħda. L-ewwel tnejn għal tfal bejn l-4 u s-7 snin, filwaqt li l-oħrajn għal tfal t’età ikbar, ċioè bejn 8 u 10 snin. An interactive performance led byPhD candidate Daniel Cini, blending carefully curated festive literature, folklore, and live instrumental accompaniment. There will be four 30-minute sessions . The first two will be for children aged from 4 to 7, with the second group of sessions for those aged 8 to 10.
Kunċert bil-parteċipazzjoni tal-Banda Għaqda Mużikali Viżitazzjoni, fejn fih se jiġi ppreżentat programm mużikali li jinkludi kompożizzjonijiet klassiċi Vjenniżi, valsi, polkas u biċċiet popolari li huma tradizzjonalment assoċjati ma’ dan il-perjodu tas-sena. Il-mużika tkun akkumpanjata minn żeffiena.
Monday 28 December | 19:00 Cantate Nativitatem The Nativity of our Lady Basilica, Ix-Xagħra IMAGE 60
An enchanting evening of classical Viennese compositions featuring polkas, waltzes, and cherished seasonal pieces performed by the Għaqda Mużikali Viżitazzjoni Band and enhanced by live dancers. Monday 28 December | 09:30 – 12:15 Winter Tales & Christmas Melodies: A Festive Storytelling and Classical Music Experience for Children Il-Ħaġar Museum & Cultural Centre, Saint George’s Square, Victoria IMAGE 72
Cantate Nativitatem huwa kunċert tal-Milied b’arranġamenti uniċi u mill-isbaħ bis-sehem tal-Kor distint Voci Angeliche u orkestra taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Grace Vella Refalo. Tradition meets exceptional craftsmanship in an exquisite Christmas celebration presented by the distinguished Voci Angeliche Choir and orchestra, under the direction of conductor Grace Vella Refalo.
Tuesday 29 December | 19:00 Christmas Cheers 3rd Edition Victory Philharmonic Society Band Club, Ix-Xagħra IMAGE requested
Din hija serata mtellgħa mill-istudenti tal-Iskola talMużika fi ħdan is-Soċjetà Filarmonika Victory Xagħra bil-kollaborazzjoni tal-għalliema ta’ din l-istess skola Mro Marvin Grech, Josef Attard u Jeremy Curmi. F’din is-serata wieħed jista’ jara l-progress ta’ dawn l-istudenti, waqt li jisma’ mużika ferrieħa sinonima ma’ dawn il-jiem tal-Milied. An evening of joyful music presented by the students of the School of Music within the Victory Xagħra Philharmonic Society with the collaboration of their teachers, Mro Marvin Grech, Josef Attard and Jeremy Curmi.
Il-Kor Gaulitanus, akkumpanjat minn ensemble strumentali u taħt id-direzzjoni mużikali u artistika ta’ Colin Attard, jippreżenta repertorju ferrieħi u varjat li jawgura bidu pożittiv għas-sena 2027. Id-dħul huwa b’xejn, mingħajr il-ħtieġa ta’ riservazzjoni. Għal aktar informazzjoni, ikkuntattja lil gaulitanus@gmail.com jew 7703 8971. The Gaulitanus Choir, accompanied by an instrumental ensemble and under the artistic direction of Colin Attard, welcomes the New Year with a vivacious and varied repertoire of uplifting music. Entrance is free on a first come first served basis without the need of reservations. For more information contact gaulitanus@gmail.com or 7703 8971. Sunday 03 January | 10:30 La Cavalcata Dei Re Magi Victory Square, Ix-Xagħra IMAGE 20,21,22,23,24
Friday 01 January | 19:30 A New Year’s Toast The Grand Ballroom, Grand Hotel, Mġarr IMAGE FOLDER 131 Il-wasla tat-Tliet Slaten Maġi fuq iż-żwiemel fejn dawn jippreżentaw ir-rigali tagħhom lil Ġesù tarbija. F’każ ta’ maltemp l-attività ssir ġewwa l-Knisja Bażilika. Three Wise Men make their arrival on horseback before presenting their gifts to baby Jesus. In case of bad weather, the event will take place inside the parish church.
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Sunday 03 January | 10:30 – 13:00 Tre Re Sacred Heart of Jesus Church parvis, Il-Fontana IMAGE 42,43,44
It-Tliet Rejiet se jitilqu filgħodu minn villaġġ f’Malta sabiex tard waranofsinhar jaqsmu l-fliegu u jsir id-dħul trijonfali fil-villaġġ tan-Natività Betlehem, f’Għajnsielem. Għal iktar informazzjoni wieħed jista’ jżur il-paġna ta’ Facebook Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem. The Three Kings journey from Malta to make their triumphal entry into the Nativity village to pay homage to Baby Jesus. For more information, please visit..the Facebook page Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem. Sunday 03 January | 19:30 The Light of Joy Saint Augustine Church, Saint Augustine Square, Victoria
Festa għat-tfal fl-okkażjoni tal-Epifanija, fejn nassistu għall-miġja tal-Maġi fuq iz-zuntier tal-knisja tal-Fontana fejn ikun hemm bosta logħob, krafts, esperimenti xjentifiċi, zip line u ħafna affarijiet oħra b’xejn għat-tfal.
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A magnificent Epiphany feast, featuring the arrival of the Three Kings and including various games, crafts, educational science experiments, a zipline and more. Free Event. Sunday 03 January | 15:00 Adoration of the Magi Mġarr Harbour and Ta’ Passi fields, Għajnsielem IMAGE 98,99
Dan il-Kunċert tal-Epifanija, taħt id-direzzjoni mużikali u artistika ta’ Mro Antoine Mercieca jiċċelebra l-manifestazzjoni ta’ Kristu permezz tad-dawl, irrivelazzjoni u l-ferħ. Ispirat mill-Istilla ta’ Betlehem u l-vjaġġ tal-Maġi, dan il-kunċert iwaħħad il-komunità mal-fidi u ċ-ċelebrazzjoni filwaqt li jkun akkumpanjat minn mużika ferriħija sinonima ma’ dan iż-żmien speċjali tas-sena. This Epiphany Concert under the artistic direction of Mro Antoine Mercieca celebrates Christ’s manifestation through light, revelation and joy. Inspired by the Star of Bethlehem and the journey of the Magi, festive music brings the community together in faith and celebration.
PRESEPJI TRADIZZJONALI GĦAWDXIN
. LISTA TAL-PRESEPJI STATICI Fr. Joe Said Julian Refalo Ezechiel Grima Raymond Bonello Francesco Bonello Herman Mifsud Joseph Meilaq Andrew Muscat obo Għaqda Armar Triq Diċembru 13, Nadur Clayton Buttigieg Jean Paul Portelli Jean Paul Portelli obo Nadur Local Council
2156 0813 / 9982 3682 Ċentru Ġesu Nazzarenu, Triq Ġnien Xibla, ix-Xagħra 7956 5444 Ċentru tal-Vokazzjonijiet Abbatini, Triq Ġużeppi Diacono, ix-Xagħra 7956 0608 Każin Banda Victory, Triq Marija Bambina, ix-Xagħra 2156 3457 / 9945 0523 24, Qasam ta’ Dun Anton, ix-Xagħra 2156 3457 / 7909 4075 Sunset Court, Vjal it-8 ta’ Settembru, ix-Xagħra 2156 6850 / 7992 3134 Malverno, Pjazza Madonna ta’ Loreto, Għajnsielem 7927 9305 Pupu’s Bar, Triq Diċembru 13, in-Nadur
Joseph Attard Nicholas Cardona Joseph Meilaq
‘Insieme’, Triq is-Sagħtar, Victoria 49, Triq it-Trux, l-Għarb Garaxx fi Triq il-Ġnien, Għajnsielem (ħdejn “il-Bianconero”)
Pupu’s Bar, Triq Diċembru 13, in-Nadur Buttigieg, Triq it-Tempju, il-Qala Nadur Boys Museum, Triq Dun Ġorġ Preca, in-Nadur Nadur Local Council Pjazza San Pietru u San Pawl, in-Nadur
9910 1957 2155 5034 7928 4419 2155 8080 / 7928 4419
2756 0360 /
. LISTA TAL-PRESEPJI MEKKANICI 2155 9126 / 7920 4759 2720 1056 / 9914 7244 7927 9305
LISTA TAL-PRESEPJI WARA T-TIEQA Josef Debattista Frank Pavia Mario Buttigieg Toni Sammut Anthony Said Andrew Muscat Francesco Bonello Fabio Azzopardi
65, Triq l-Arċisqof Pietru Pace, ir-Rabat 22, Immaculata, Pjazza Santu Wistin, Victoria 78 B, Ramla Road, in-Nadur 59, Triq it-Tiġrija, in-Nadur 54, Triq it-Tiġrija, in-Nadur Maħżen 29 ta’ Ġunju, Triq Diċembru 13, in-Nadur Sunset Court, Vjal it-8 ta’ Settembru, ix-Xagħra 50, Triq it-Tiġrija, ix-Xagħra
2155 5877 / 2155 4059 / 2755 5319 / 2155 7929 /
7970 5708 7946 8512 7926 1035 9924 7041 7921 0232 2756 0360 / 9910 1957 2156 3457 / 7909 4078 2156 5644 / 9925 8629
LISTA TAD-DIJORAMI Joseph Attard Anthony Said Raymond Bonello Francesco Bonello Jean Paul Portelli obo Abbatini Nadur
‘Insieme’, Triq is-Sagħtar, ir-Rabat 54, Triq it-Tiġrija, in-Nadur 24, Qasam ta’ Dun Anton, ix-Xagħra Sunset Court, Vjal it-8 ta’ Settembru, ix-Xagħra Pjazzetta Nadur taħt il-Knisja
2155 9126 / 7920 4759 7921 0232 2156 3457 / 9945 0523 2156 3457 / 7909 4075 7928 4419
PRESEPJU MODERN - 3D PRINTING Jean Paul Portelli
Anthony House, Grunju Street, in-Nadur
ISTA TAL-PRESEPJI ISTA TAL-PRESEPJI
79284419
Till Wednesday 06 January Presepju Naplitan 8, Triq ta’ Said, In-Nadur
Till Sunday 10 January Victor Pasmore: The Cave of Calypso Il-Ħaġar Museum & Cultural Centre, Saint George’s Square, Victoria
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Monday to Sunday Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
09:00 – 17:00 Closed
Wirja temporanja li se tesibixxi x-xogħlijiet tal-artist pijunier Ingliż Victor Pasmore (1908–1998). Il-wirja tistabbilixxi rabta kunċettwali mal-Għar ta’ Calypso f’Għawdex, li huwa sors t’ispirazzjoni għax-xogħlijiet astratti tiegħu. Minflok ma jirrappreżenta s-sit direttament, Pasmore jittrasforma l-kunċetti tiegħu f’kompożizzjonijiet ġeometriċi. Għal dan il-għan, ilMużew Il-Ħaġar ikkummissjona lil Francis Camilleri biex jikkomponi suite ġdida għall-pjanu ispirata minn Victor Pasmore u mis-sensiela tiegħu The Cave of Calypso. Din il-kompożizzjoni mużikali se tkompli żżid il-valur lil din il-wirja unika f’Għawdex u toffri dimensjoni ġdida lill-esperjenza tal-viżitatur. Il-wirja hija kkurata mill-Professur Vince Briffa u qed tiġi ppreżentata b’kollaborazzjoni ma’ GBK Malta Ltd. Monday to Sunday
17:00 – 21:30
Presepju maħdum minn Napli għal Għawdex fejn wieħed jista’ jinnota l-istil artistiku ta’ kif huma mqiegħda l-pasturi biex joħolqu xeni minn bosta stili tal-ħajja kwotidjana tas-seklu tmintax. Għall appuntamenti barra mill-ħinijiet stipulati agħmlu kuntatt fuq 9928 8695. A nativity scene crafted in Naples for Gozo, where one can observe the artistic style in which the figurines are arranged to create scenes reflecting various aspects of everyday life in the 18th century. For appointments outside the scheduled visiting hours, please contact 9928 8695.
A landmark exhibition of works by pioneering British artist Victor Pasmore (1908-1998) who moved to Malta in the 1960s. It establishes a conceptual link with the Cave of Calypso in Gozo, which became a source of inspiration for his abstract work in which Pasmore translates its perceptual qualities into disciplined geometric compositions and reliefs. Pasmore’s pioneering view of painting as analogous to musical composition, structured through rhythm, balance, and spatial relation, led to Francis Camilleri being commissioned to compose a new piano suite inspired by, and to enhance, this unique exhibition. This exhibition is being curated by Professor Vince Briffa and presented in collaboration with GBK Malta Ltd.
Sunday 29 November till Wednesday 06 January Christmas Et Al Il-Ħaġar Museum & Cultural Centre, Saint George’s Square, Victoria IMAGE 62
Monday to Sunday Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
09:00 – 17:00 Closed
Wirja ta’ bolol staġjonali u materjal filateliku ieħor talMilied. A range of seasonal stamps and other themed philatelic items on display.
Frank Mizzi beda jibni dan il-presepju uniku madwar 50 sena ilu, u minn dakinhar baqa’ għaddej ix-xogħol fuqu b’karatteristiċi ġodda miżjuda gradwalment. Sa ftit snin ilu, il-presepju ta’ Frank Mizzi kien espost f’post anness mad-dar tiegħu f’Triq tal-Għajn Għawdex, ħdejn Pjazza Santu Wistin, qabel ma ta dan ix-xogħol uniku u sabiħ lill-Mużew Il-Ħaġar, fejn issa jinsab espost f’post ta’ wirja maħluq apposta fil-livell -2. Dħul b’xejn. Frank Mizzi’s iconic Nativity crib used to be on display in an exhibition space annexed to his house on Triq tal-Għajn until 2023, when it was donated to Il-Ħaġar Museum. Having started being built around 50 years ago, his unique crib has remained a work in progress ever since, with new features continuously being added. It is now on display in a purpose-created exhibition space on Level -2. Wednesday 02 till Monday 14 December Gozo Philatelic Society Annual Exhibition Xewkija Windmill, Mġarr, Ix-Xewkija IMAGE 13,14
Tuesday 01 December till Sunday 10 January Frank Mizzi’s Iconic Nativity Crib Il-Ħaġar Museum & Cultural Centre, Saint George’s Square, Victoria Monday to Sunday
Il-wirja annwali tal-Gozo Philatelic Society, li se tinkludi materjal filateliku u oġġetti oħra ta’ interess mill-kollezzjoni tal-Gozo Philatelic Society, anki blgħoti ta’ bolli b’xejn.
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08:30 – 20:00
09:00 – 17:00 Closed
The annual exhibition by the Gozo Philatelic Society which features a wide range of thematic philatelic items of interest to visitors and the opportunity to acquire free stamps.
Saturday Sunday 0605till &Tuesday Sunday 06 08 December December WirjaBreeders Bird tal-Milied Society Annual Show 2026 MinistryPhilharmonic Victory for Gozo Hall,Society St Francis Band Square, Club, Triq Victoria Marija Bambina, Ix-Xagħra IMAGE REQUESTED IMAGE 45,46
Saturday 05 December Sunday 06 December
08:30 – 18:30 08:30 – 12:30
Wirja tal-għasafar fejn il-Gozo Birds Breeders Society Sunday 06 & Monday 07 December 10:00 – 20:00 jistiednu lill-pubbliku sabiex jaraw tmien sezzjonijiet Tuesday ta’ għasafar 08 December bħall-pappagalli, summien 09:00 u gamiem, – 20:00 kanali tal-kulur, kanali type, finches eżotiċi u finches Wirja tal-Milied organizzata mis-Soċjetà Agrikola, tal-Ewropa. Industrijali u Kulturali ta’ Għawdex fejn jiġi esibit kull tipbird A ta’ xogħol show organised bl-idejn, pitturi by the u arranġamenti Gozo Birds Breeders ta’ fjuri, dejjem bis-suġġett Society, letting the public relatatobserve mat-tema eight tal-Milied. categories of birds, including parrots, quails, doves, colour canaries, An exhibition type canaries, exotic organised finches, by the European Gozo Agricultural, finches, and Industrial, foreign finches. and Cultural Society showcasing a wide collection of a variety of Christmas themed handcrafts, 06 Sunday floral till Tuesday arrangements, 08 December images and other creations. Wirja tal-Milied Ministry for Gozo Hall, St Francis Square, Victoria IMAGE REQUESTED Saturday 05 & Sunday 06 December Bird Breeders Society Annual Show 2026 Victory Philharmonic Society Band Club, Triq Marija Bambina, Ix-Xagħra IMAGE 45,46
Sunday 0605 Saturday & December Monday 07 December Sunday 06 Tuesday 08December December
08 10:00 :30––20:00 18:30 09:00 08:30––20:00 12:30
Wirja tal-għasafar tal-Milied organizzata fejn il-Gozo Birds mis-Soċjetà BreedersAgrikola, Society jistiednu Industrijali lill-pubbliku u Kulturali sabiex ta’ Għawdex jaraw tmien fejn jiġisezzjonijiet esibit kull ta’ tip ta’ għasafar xogħol bħall-pappagalli, bl-idejn, pitturi u arranġamenti summien u gamiem, ta’ fjuri, kanali dejjemtal-kulur, bis-suġġett kanali relatat type, mat-tema finches eżotiċi tal-Milied. u finches tal-Ewropa. An exhibition organised by the Gozo Agricultural, A Industrial, bird show and organised Cultural by Society the Gozo showcasing Birds Breeders a wide Society, collection letting of a the variety public ofobserve Christmas eight themed categories handof birds, crafts,including floral parrots, arrangements, quails, doves, images colour and canaries, other type creations. canaries, exotic finches, European finches, and foreign finches. Tuesday 08 December till Sunday 03 January Tuesday Christmas 08Village December & Cribs till Sunday Exhibition 03 January Christmas Rosegor House, Village Triq&Cocco Cribs Palmeri, Exhibition Ta’ Sannat Rosegor House, Triq Cocco Palmeri, Ta’ Sannat
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Monday to Saturday Sundays, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
17:00 – 20:30 10:00 – 13:00
Wirja li tikkonsisti minn villaġġ f’minjatura li fih kemm statwetti animati kif ukoll selezzjoni vasta ta’ presepji fejn kull wieħed minnhom jirrakkonta l-istorja partikolari tiegħu meħuda minn tradizzjonijiet ta’ kulturi differenti, kollha relatati mal-Milied. Għal aktar informazzjoni kkuntattja lil Charles Pisani fuq 9942 4779. An enchanting miniature village with animated figurines engaged in festive activities on display, alongside a stunning array of beautifully crafted diorama cribs with unique stories and reflecting diverse cultural traditions. For more information contact Charles Pisani on 9942 4779.
Monday to Saturday Sundays
18:00 – 21:00 16:00 – 19:00
Presepju artistiku maħdum minn Jean Paul Portelli. An artistic crib by Jean Paul Portelli. Friday 11 December till Sunday 03 January Presepju Mekkanizzat Cultural Centre, Saint Francis Square, Victoria IMAGE 38
Friday 11 December till Sunday 03 January Presepju Artistiku Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, Triq Dun Ġorġ Preca, In-Nadur IMAGE 36
Monday to Sunday
09:30 – 12:00 16:00 – 20:00
Ix-Xena ta’ Grecio, il-pajjiż li fih San Franġisk għamel l-ewwel presepju ħaj fl-ltalja, teħodna biex niggustaw il-ġrajja tas-Salvazzjoni f’dan il-presepju mekkanizzat. Madwar il-Grotta ta’ Bethlehem li fiha l-Madonna tippreżenta l-Bambin filwaqt li San Ġużepp iqim ilMisteru ħaj, insibu diversi xenarji li fihom nilmhu attività kontinwa li toħloq għalina ħeġġa biex niskopru s-sabiħ tal-ħafna pasturi movimentati. This crib tells the salvation story through various scenes, including the grotto in Betlehem, set against a replica of the first living Nativity in Grecio, originally created by St Francis. The crib is brought to life through the continuous activity of the beautifully designed mechanised figures.
Saturday 12 December till Sunday 03 January Festo Christi Natalicio Crypt beneath Saint Peter & Saint Paul Basilica, InNadur IMAGE 61
Monday to Saturday Sundays & Public Holidays
17:30 – 20:30 09:30 – 12:00 16:00 – 20:30
Presepju b’xeni diversi orjentat fil-Palestina l-Antika u l-bini tagħha. Jirrappreżenta l-ħajja ta’ Ġesù Kristu u maħdum minn Clayton Buttigieg. A multiple scene crib, oriented in ancient Palestine and its buildings. It represents the life of Jesus Christ and is crafted by Clayton Buttigieg.
Monday to Friday Sundays & Public Holidays
17:30 – 20:30 09:30 – 12:00 16:00 – 20:30
Saturday 12 December till Sunday 03 January Il-Milied: Benna ta’ Arti Tradizzjonali Pupu’s Hall, Triq Diċembru 13, In-Nadur IMAGE 37
Kollezzjoni diversa komposta minn grotti uniċi magħmula minn bosta artisti lokali u membri talkomunità, inkluż il-parteċipazzjoni ta’ bosta individwi li pparteċipaw f’korsijiet imtellgħin mill-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Sezzjoni Nadur 2013. A diverse collection of unique cribs by local artists and members of the community, including participants of the courses and workshops organised by Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Sezzjoni Nadur 2013 throughout the year. Saturday 12 December till Sunday 03 January Presepju Xenografiku Triq it-Tempju, Il-Qala IMAGE 85,86
Monday to Saturday Sundays Christmas & New Year’s Day
18:00 – 21:00 09:00 – 11:00 17:00 – 21:00 09:00 – 11:00 17:00 – 22:00
Wirja mtellgħa mill-Għaqda Armar Diċembru 13, Nadur, li turi varjetà ta’ Bambini, presepji u statwetti maħduma b’mod tradizzjonali minn bosta artisti. An exhibition organised by Għaqda Armar Diċembru 13, Nadur, featuring traditional nativity cribs, Baby Jesus statues and other festive creations by local artists.
Saturday Sunday 1312 December December tilltill Sunday Sunday 0303 January January Betlehem f’Għajnsielem Ta’ Passi fields, Għajnsielem IMAGES 96,97
Għal ħinijet tal-animazzjoni tista’ żżur il-paġna talfacebook Bethlehemghajnsielem. The 17th edition of this unique experience continues to strengthen the reproduction of the greatest story ever told, the Nativity, intertwining Maltese folklore and traditions with the Maltese crib through several attractions spread over 20,000sqm of land. For opening hours please visit the facebook page Bethlehemghajnsielem.
Is-sbatax-il edizzjoni ta’ Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem se tkompli toffri esperjenza mill-isbaħ tal-akbar storja li qatt seħħet - it-twelid ta’ Ġesù Bambin permezz ta’ dan il-presepju ħaj mifrux fuq 20,000 metru kwadru. Bħas-snin l-imgħoddija dan il-presepju ħaj se jkun qed joffri taħlita ta’ tradizzjonijiet u snajja’ lokali flimkien ma’ dak kollu li ġeneralment nassoċjawh mal-presepju tradizzjonali Malti.
Sunday 13 December till Sunday 03 January Il-Qala Tissaħħar bil-Presepji Qala Parish Centre, Il-Qala IMAGE 90,91,92
Sunday 13 December till Sunday 03 January La Luce del Mondo War Shelter, Saint Peter & Saint Paul Square, InNadur IMAGE/S REQUESTED
Monday to Friday Sundays
Monday to Saturday Sundays, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day Saturday 26 December
17:00 – 20:00 09:00 – 12:00 17:00 – 21:00 09:00 – 21:00
Il-Qala Tissaħħar bil-Presepji – Il-Ħdax-il Edizzjoni huwa avveniment annwali stabbilit fi żmien il-Milied, li juri presepji magħmula bl-idejn minn membri żgħażagħ tal-kumitat u esibituri oħra kemm lokali u anke barranin. Now in its 11th edition, this established annual exhibition showcases handmade Christmas cribs created by young committee members as well as other exhibitors.
17:30 – 21:00 09:00 – 12:00 17:00 – 20:00
Thursday 24 December, Saturday 26 December & Saturday 02 January 16:00 – 20:00 Saturday 19 December, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Closed
Għix il-ġrajja tan-Natività b’mod differenti u immersiv permezz ta’ kostumi ispirati minn dik l-epoka flimkien ma’ xenarju u props maħsubin apposta sabiex idaħħluk iktar fl-atmosfera. Ikun hemm ukoll interpretazzjoni live minn diversi atturi li se jgħinu sabiex wieħed jiffamiljarizza ruħu iżjed mal-istorja filwaqt li jifhem b’mod aktar profond is-sens veru tal-Milied. Through life-size figures, period-inspired costumes, purpose-built scenery and props, theatrical lighting, illuminated star projections and live interpretation, the historic underground shelter will be transformed into an immersive journey centred on the story and meaning of the Nativity.
Sunday 13 December till Wednesday 06 January Presepju Corpus Christi Parish Church, L-Għasri IMAGE 52
Monday to Friday Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
09:30 – 18:00 09:30 – 16:30
Presepju artistiku fuq stil Bibliku maħdum minn Christopher Gatt u Paul Falzon, b’pasturi maħdumin fit-terracotta minn Hubert Saliba. An artistic crib in a Biblical style crafted by Christopher Gatt and Paul Falzon, with terracotta figures by Hubert Saliba.
Monday to Friday Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
17:00 – 20:00 09:00 – 12:00 17:00 – 20:00
Il-Bambin Ġesù fil-maxtura, imdawwar b’xeni li jfakkru fit-twelid tiegħu u fil-messaġġ ta’ tama, paċi u mħabba li jġib miegħu l-Milied. Esperjenza li tgħaqqad it-tradizzjoni, il-fidi u s-sbuħija tal-istaġun tal-Milied. A traditional representation of the birth of Jesus, resting in the manger, surrounded by carefully created scenes, conveying the message of hope, peace and love at the heart of Christmas. Monday 14 December till Sunday 03 January Presepju Rotunda of Saint John the Baptist, Ix-Xewkija IMAGE 59
Friday 18 December till Wednesday 6 January Presepji u Bambini Teatru Astra, Republic Street, Victoria IMAGE 107,108
Monday to Sunday Christmas Day & New Year’s Day
10:00 – 12:00 17:00 – 20:00 Closed
Esibizzjoni ta’ presepji u Bambini bi presepju uniku b’pajsaġġ kontemporanju ispirat minn veduti Għawdxin b’sett pasturi oriġinali, xogħol ta’ Michael Cutajar Zahra, maħduma fuq personalitajiet popolari Għawdxin, presepju ieħor bi stil Naplitan, xogħol George Camilleri, kif ukoll xogħlijiet oħra. Unique nativity scenes, including a contemporary landscape inspired by Gozitan scenery, complete with an original set of figures by Michael Cutajar Zahra modelled on well-known Gozitan personalities and another created by George Camilleri, executed in the Neapolitan style. A variety of other nativity scenes and baby Jesus statues are also on display.
Saturday 19 December till Friday 01 January Wirja tal-Milied Parish Centre, Saint John the Baptist Square, IxXewkija IMAGE
An exhibition of seven artistic Dioramas, created with jablo, expanding foam, plaster, and mixed media including artistic pastels, depicting the nativity scene with Gozitan and Maltese scenery. Handmade by artists Ġanni Attard and Beatrice Ċini, some of the works have already been shown in international exhibitions outside Malta. For more information, please contact Ġanni Attard on 7953 8337. Saturday 19 December till Sunday 03 January Nativitas Iesu 17, Triq Vestru, Ix-Xagħra
Monday to Friday
17:00 – 19:00
Wirja ta’ presepji u oġġetti oħra tal-Milied. Exhibition of cribs and other Christmas-related items. Saturday 19 December till Sunday 03 January Il-Ġrajja tal-Milied 17, Triq Jannar, Ix-Xagħra IMAGE REQUESTED Monday to Sunday
Monday to Sunday
15:30 – 18:30
Wirja ta’ seba’ dijorami artistiċi li juru x-xena talpresepju b’xenarju Għawdxi u Malti. Dawn huma xogħol il-presepisti Ġanni Attard u Beatrice Cini, maħduma blidejn b’ġablo, expanding foam u ġibs, kif ukoll b’medja mħallta li tinkludi pasturi artistiċi. Uħud minn dawn ixxogħlijiet diġà ntwerew f’wirjiet internazzjonali barra minn Malta. Għal aktar informazzjoni kkuntattjaw lil Ġanni Attard fuq 7953 8337.
16:00 – 19:00
Wirja ta’ erba’ presepji artistiċi li juru n-Natività ta’ Ġesù maħduma minn Teddy u ibnu Tonio Caruana. Dawn il-presepji huma maħduma fil-ġablo, ġibs u expanding foam. F’dawn il-presepji wieħed jista’ jara pasturi maħduma minn artisti lokali kif ukoll dawk barranin. Għal aktar informazzjoni kkuntattjaw lil Teddy Caruana fuq 7928 5799. An exhibition of four nativity scenes showing the birth of Jesus, made by Teddy and his son Tonio Caruana using jablo, expanding foam and plaster. The figurines were created by local and foreign artists. For more information, please contact Teddy Caruana on 7928 5799.
Qbadt il-pinna sabiex nikteb Poeżija tal-Milied – Festa għażiża, universali Mal-irħula u l-ibliet! U kif jista’ jkun mod ieħor Meta dan twelid speċjali Ta’ tarbija hekk divina, Qaddisa u singulari! Li elfejn sen’ilu twieldet Fi ħdan Ġużeppi w Marija U l-għar ċkejken minn ta’ Betleħem Far bil-ferħ u l-armonija! Mal-aħbar tal-anġli, ir-ragħajja Telqu kollox u flimkien F’nofs ta’ lejl ħallew il-merħla Xejn ma qiesu l-ħin u ż-żmien. ‘Mma ntasbu għarkupptejhom Quddiem dak l-għaġeb li sar – Tarbija bil-ġmiel mogħnija Għan-nifs sħun ta’ baqra w ħmar.
Tgerbu ‘l fuq minn elfejn sena Mill-ġrajja ta’ dit-tarbija Iżda l-miġja annwali tagħha Fostna ġġib hena smewwija. San Ġorġ Preca kien li welled Il-Purċissjoni bil-Bambin Li għaliha t-tfal tiffolla – Kbar u żgħar jimxu henjin. U ħafna mid-djar imżejna Jiftħu beraħ il-bibien Biex juruna l-Presepju – Daħal fostna ilu ż-żmien! Sabi ċkejken wkoll jintagħżel Għall-prietka minn tal-Milied Minn fost it-tfal tad-duttrina – Sa minn kmieni t-tħejjijiet!
U niesna għadha tiffolla Għall-Quddiesa ta’ billejl, Imlefilfa toħroġ sewwa Għat-twelid tagħna l-Feddej! Din hi l-festa tar-rigali Li n-nies tagħti lil xulxin, Iżda naħseb l-isbaħ għotja Hu ċ-ċkejken Ġesù Bambin! Li mill-ġdid jeħtieġ jitwieled Fil-qlub tagħna l-bnedmin; Imma aħna x’qegħdin nagħmlu! Qed nagħtuh spazju u ħin? Dal-Milied, O Bambin ċkejken Ejja twieled ġewwa fina! Qalbna lesta sabiex tilqgħek – Ferħ il-Ġenna fis agħtina. O kemm kienet ixxurtjata Dik il-belt fqajra ta’ Betlehem Illi kellha tilqa’ fiha Lil daċ-ċkejken lilu ssellem! Kav. Joe M . Attard Rabat – Għawdex
POEŻIJA
Il-Milied – festa universali
Presepji u Wirjiet tal-Milied fix-Xagħra
Saturday 19 December till Sunday 03 January Presepji u Wirjiet tal-Milied fix-Xagħra Monday to Saturday Sunday & Public Holidays
17:00 –20:00 09:30 – 12:00 16:00 – 20:00
Matul ix-xahar ta’ Diċembru, ix-Xagħra tinbidel f’villaġġ tal-presepji, fejn numru konsiderevoli ta’ presepji u wirijet ikunu esibiti f’diversi postijiet madwar ir-raħal. Għal aktar informazzjoni agħmlu kuntatt fuq in-numru 7970 1745. During December, Xagħra transforms into a crib village, with a considerable number of cribs and exhibitions on display throughout. For more information, contact 7970 1745.
1 – Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady Presepju artistiku kbir maħdum fil-ġebel u tafal, magħmul minn Kan. Anton Refalo flimkien ma’ Elvin Borg, Manuel Micallef u Jack Micallef. Il-Bażilika tkun miftuħa kuljum mill-16:00 sas-19:00. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 2155 7881. Artistic Nativity crib in traditional dry stone featuring works by Rev. Anton Refalo, Elvin Borg, Manuel Micallef and Jack Micallef. The Basilica will be open every day from 16:00 till 19:00. For more information contact 2155 7881. 2 – Presepju, Pjazza l-Vitorja Presepju armat quddiem iz-zuntier tal-Knisja maħdum fil-fibre mill-artist Jennings Falzon. A beautifully crafted crib, made of fibre by Jennings Falzon, on display in front of the church. 3 – Vocational Centre, Triq l-Arċipriet Ġużepp Diacono Presepju kbir maħdum fil-ġebel mill-abbatini taxXagħra, kif ukoll grotti żgħar maħdumin mit-tfal talParroċċa. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 7956 5444. An exhibition of cribs crafted by the Xagħra Parish altar boys’ group and children from the Parish. For more information contact 7956 5444.
4 – Francesco Bonello: Sunset Court, Triq Vjal 8 ta’ Settembru Wirja ta’ presepji fuq stil differenti maħduma minn Raymond u Francesco Bonello bil-pasturi ta’ artisti Maltin kif ukoll barranin. Kif ukoll wirja ta’ Bambini u pittura tan-Natività. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 9945 0523 / 7909 4078. A collective artistic exhibition of cribs by Raymond and Francesco Bonello with figurines made by local and foreign artists, statues of baby Jesus and a Nativity Painting. For more information contact 9945 0523 / 7909 4078. 5 – Mavic Sultana: 82, Triq l-Imqades Presepju statiku Bibliku armat f’tieqa maħdum filġablo u l-ġibs bil-pasturi tad-ditta Landi. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 9929 1098. A window display with a static crib crafted in jablo and chalk, with figurines by the Landi brand. For more information contact 9929 1098. 6 – Paul Bartolo: Marion, Triq Franġisk Camilleri Presepju armat fil-beraħ, maħdum fil-ġablo, ġibs u expanding foam b’pasturi ta’ Charlie Camilleri. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 7947 8154. An outdoor nativity scene made of jablo, chalk and expanding foam figurines made by Charlie Camilleri. For more information contact 7947 8154.
7 – Victory Band Club, Triq Marija Bambina Presepju kbir statiku maħdum minn Ezekiel Grima fil-ġebel bil-pasturi ta’ Joe Camilleri. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 2156 0608/7956 0608. A static crib crafted in traditional dry stone by Ezekiel Grima with figurines sculpted by Joe Camilleri. For more information contact 2156 0608 / 7956 0608. 8 – Society of Christian Doctrine MUSEUM, Triq Dun Ġorġ Preca Presepju kbir mekkaniku, wirja varjata ta’ presepji, djorami, silhouettes u grotti maħdumin minn Ġanni Attard, Beatrice Cini, Ivan Refalo, Marvic Muscat u tfal li jattendu fil-MUSEUM. Kif ukoll il-wirja li kienet armata fl-Konvenju Internazzjonali tal-Presepji. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 7953 8337. A large mechanical crib, various cribs, dioramas, silhouettes and small grottos crafted by Ġanni Attard, Beatrice Cini, Ivan Refalo, Marvic Muscat and children attending the MUSEUM, as well as the exhibition presented for the International Crib Exhibition. For more information contact 7953 8337. 9 – Teddy u Tonio Caruana: St Joseph, Triq Vestru Presepju kbir statiku Bibliku maħdum fil-ġablo u ġibs bil-pasturi tal-artist Jesmond Micallef. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 7955 7207. A static crib crafted in jablo and chalk with figurines by Jesmond Micallef. For more information call 7955 7207.
10 – Raymond Bonello: Plot 24, Triq il-Qasam ta’ Dun Anton Żewġ presepji kbar statiċi fuq still Bibliku maħdumin fil-ġablo, expanding foam u ġibs bil-pasturi ta’ Jesmond Micallef u Joe Camilleri, presepju stil Malti u presepju stil Naplitan u Diorama ta’ Claudio Mattei. Għal aktar informazzjoni ċempel fuq 9945 0523. Two large static nativity scenes in a Biblical style made of jablo, chalk and expanding foam with figurines by Jesmond Micallef and Joe Camilleri alongside a traditional Maltese crib, Neapolitan crib and diorama made by Claudio Mattei. For more information call 9945 0523. 11 – Ċentru Ġesù Nazzarenu, Triq Ġnien Xibla Wirja ta’ presepji fosthom wieħed statiku bibliku maħdum minn ġebel rustiku bil-pasturi tad-ditta Landi u presepji oħrajn maħdumin mit-tfal. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 2156 0813 / 7960 2424. An exhibition of cribs, one of which was crafted in rustic stone with figurines by the Landi brand and others made by children. For more information call 2156 0813 / 7960 2424. 12 – Wirja De Lorenzo: Soleil, Triq Mannar Presepju statiku maħdum fl-ixkejjer bil-pasturi ta’ Carmelo De Lorenzo. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 7708 0871. A static crib with figurines crafted by Carmelo De Lorenzo. For more information call 7708 0871. 13 – Andrè Cassar: Dar il-Merin, 52, Triq it-Tafla Presepju statiku maħdum fil-ġablo, ġibs u expanding foam armat f’tieqa. Għal aktar informazzjoni: 7900 1005. A window display featuring a static crib crafted in jablo, chalk and expanding foam. For more information call on 7900 1005.
Saturday 19 December till Sunday 03 January Wirja ta’ Bambini u Presepji Franvic, Triq Parisot, Ix-Xagħra MAGE REQUESTED
Monday to Saturday Sunday & Public Holidays
17:30 – 20:00 15:30 – 20:00
Wirja ta’ Bambini li jvarjaw fl-għamla u fiż-żmien b’dawk antiki kif ukoll moderni. Insibu wħud millBambini li jmorru lura fiż-żmien u li ġejjin minn pajjiżi magħrufa għalihom bħall-Italja, Spanja bid-ditta rinomata tagħhom Olat, kif ukoll dawk maħduma lokalment. Insibu wkoll presepji tradizzjonali magħmula minn Charlon u Victor Said maħduma filġablo, ġibs u expanding foam bil-pasturi maħduma kemm minn artisti Maltin kif ukoll dawk barranin. Għal aktar informazzjoni agħmlu kuntatt ma’ Charlon Said 7906 0857. An exhibition of Baby Jesus statues that vary in style, make and era, including works from renowned countries such as Italy and Spain, featuring the famous make Olat. The exhibition also showcases a traditional nativity made by Charlon and Victor Said using jablo, chalk and expanding foam with figurines created by local and foreign artists. For more information, please contact Charlon Said on 7906 0857.
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TAGĦRIF - INFORMATION
PARROĊĊI F’GĦAWDEX - PARISHES IN GOZO
Ministeru għal Għawdex Ministry for Gozo
2210 0100
Uffiċċju tal-Kultura f’Għawdex Gozo Culture Office
2215 6700
L-Għarb
2155 6129
Uffiċċju tal-Informazzjoni għat-Turisti Tourist Information Office 2291 5452/3
L-Għasri
2156 0137
TAGĦRIF IEĦOR - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION L-Isptar Ġenerali ta’ Għawdex - Emerġenza Gozo General Hospital - Emergency
112
L-Għassa tal-Pulizija (Victoria) Police Station
2156 2040
Is-Seminarju Maġġuri ta’ Għawdex Gozo Seminary
2155 6479
Il-Kurja tal-Isqof Gozo Curia
2156 2040
Il-Fontana
2155 6097 / 2156 0233
Għajnsielem
2155 4615 / 2156 1030
Il-Munxar
2156 4563 / 2155 3764 / 2156 0845
In-Nadur
2155 1649 / 2156 2284
Il-Qala
2155 6684 / 2155 8552
San Lawrenz
2155 6073
Ta’ Kerċem
2155 1355
Ta’ Sannat
2155 1435
Il-Katidral
2155 4101
San Ġorġ
2155 6377
Is-Santwarju Nazzjonali Ta’ Pinu
2155 6187
Ix-Xagħra
2155 1042 / 2155 7881
Iż-Żebbuġ
2215 4882
Ix-Xewkija
2155 6793
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