Christmas in Gozo - Milied f'Għawdex

Holy Mary with Baby Jesus - George Scicluna

MILIED F’GĦAWDEX CHRISTMAS IN GOZO 28 Nov 2021 – 6 Jan 2022

Kull organizzatur huwa responsabbli li josserva d-direttivi, li jinħarġu minn żmien għal żmien, kif mitluba millAwtoritajiet tas-Saħħa. Il-parteċipanti u l-udjenza huma mitluba jkunu responsabbli billi josservaw ir-regolamenti talavveniment u dawk maħruġa mill-Awtoritajiet tas-Saħħa, kif ukoll li l-maskra għandha tintlibes f’kull ħin. Minħabba s-sitwazzjoni preżenti jista’ jkun li ċerti avvenimenti jitħassru. Għalhekk nixtiequ navżawkom biex iżżuru l-paġna tagħna ta’ Facebook: Christmas in Gozo jew www.visitgozo.com għal aktar aġġornamenti.

Every organiser is responsible for observing and adhering to the measures issued by the Health Authorities, which are constantly being updated. Participants and audiences are asked to be responsible by abiding to the regulations of these events and of those issued by the Health Authorities. Due to the current situation, some events might be cancelled. We kindly urge you to visit our Facebook page: Christmas in Gozo or www.visitgozo.com to keep up to date.

MILIED 2021 Għaddiet sena oħra. Sena mimlija sfidi, iżda wkoll waħda miżgħuda b’ħafna ħidma u esperjenzi pożittivi li ma jintesewx.

Għal sena oħra l-Milied u l-festi li jġib miegħu se niċċelebrawhom b’mod kawt, iżda żgur li ferm aħjar mis-sena l-oħra. Il-fatt li din is-sena l-maġġoranza tal-poplu Malti u Għawdxi hija mlaqqma kompletament kompla jagħtina l-opportunità biex nerġgħu nibdew ngħixu dan iż-żmien kif nafuh; magħqudin mal-familja u ma’ dawk l-aktar għeżież għalina bla restrizzjonijiet stretti li jżommuna ’l bogħod minn xulxin.

Meta nħares lura lejn l-2021, nara sena fejn il-Ministeru għal Għawdex ma waqafx jaħdem sabiex jara lil din il-gżira ċkejkna tagħna miexja ’l quddiem. Ħidma li dejjem kellha għan wieħed, dik li ntejbu l-kwalità tal-ħajja tar-residenti Għawdxin. Mill-kbir saż-żgħir, studenti, ħaddiema, pensjonanti kif ukoll il-persuni b’diżabilità.

Rajna titjib infrastrutturali madwar l-irħula tagħna, komplejna b’ritmu mgħaġġel ix-xogħlijiet fuq il-proġetti kapitali, tejjibna bl-aktar mod b’saħħtu l-konnettività bejn il-gżejjer, tajna opportunitajiet lill-ħaddiema, lill-istudenti u lill-għaqdiet sporitivi u volontarji tagħna u bla dubju organizzajna attivitajiet sabiex lil Għawdex inżommuh ħaj matul is-sena kollha.

Bħala Ministeru għal Għawdex se nkomplu naħdmu bis-sħiħ sabiex Għawdex jibqa' l-ġawhra f'nofs il-Mediterran. Ħbieb, minn qalbi nawguralkom il-Milied it-tajjeb, lilkom u lillgħeżież tagħkom. Nittama wkoll li jkollkom sena ġdida mimlija saħħa, sliem u risq.

Inselli għalikom, Clint Camilleri Ministru għal Għawdex

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CHRISTMAS 2021 Another year full of challenges has gone by. Despite all the challenges we’re going through, I must say this was a year full of unforgettable accomplishments and positive experiences.

Christmas and its festivities will be celebrated once again this year in a cautious manner and in full respect of Covid-19 regulations. However, we will be improving and extending what has been done last year in order to have everyone enjoy a more

The year 2021 has been a year within which the Ministry for Gozo continuously strived towards bettering our beautiful island. I assure everyone that we will continue to do our utmost in order to enhance and sustain the quality of life for all Gozo residents.

Everyone is important to us. The elder citizens’ needs are a priority, as are those of our youngest ones. The Gozo Ministry has continued to achieve better conditions for our students, workers, pensioners, as well as for persons with special needs.

We are working hard to improve all our infrastructure in our towns and villages, works on capital projects proceeded at a fast pace, and better connectivity between our islands, both digital and physical, is now a reality. We have also created an enviroment which leads to better opportunities for our workers, students, sports’ enthusiasts and voluntary organisations, whilst holding various activities to keep Gozo alive all throughout the year.

The Ministry for Gozo will keep doing its utmost to make Gozo a sought-after gem in the Mediterranean whilst continuing to improve its citizens' standard of living.

I sincerely wish you and your loved ones a merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year full of prosperity, peace and health.

Yours,

serene experience. Since the majority of the Gozitan and Maltese population is now fully vaccinated, there lies an opportunity to once again, slowly and prudently, start enjoying this season with our loved ones in a manner we are all accustomed to.

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Clint Camilleri Minister for Gozo

Sunday 28 November till Friday 7 January 2022

Monday 6 till Sunday 12 December

Is-Siġra tal-Ħajja The Tree of Life

Christmas Open Market

POST (VENUE): ORVIETO SQUARE, TA’ KERĊEM

POST (VENUE): ORVIETO SQUARE, TA’ KERĊEM

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Friday:

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday:

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Sunday:

1:00pm - 8:00pm

Suq tal-Milied fejn wieħed jista’ jsib għall-bejgħ affarijiet relatati mal-Milied.

A Christmas market where one can find various Christmas-related items.

Wednesday 8 till Monday 13 December 9:00AM – 8:00PM Għat-tieni sena konsekuttiva, il-grupp Gozo Crafty Ladies Kercem Branch se jkun qed jagħmel siġra kbira tal-Milied iddekorata minn xogħol maħdum bil-ganċ.

Il-Villaġġ tal-Milied

For the second consecutive year, the Gozo Crafty Ladies - Kercem Branch shall be decorating a large Christmas Tree with crocheted wool.

Villaġġ tal-Milied li se jikkonsisti f’varjetà ta’ bankerelli li se joffru xogħol artiġjanali u oġġetti relatati mal-Milied. Se jkun hemm attrazzjonijiet u animazzjonijiet għat-tfal u l-kbar, synthetic arena tal-ice skating, kabina għar-ritratti ma’ Father u Mother Christmas, kaxxa tal-ittri ta’ Santa, korijiet, mużika folkloristika tal-Milied u qari letterarju. Matul il-perjodu se jkun hemm ukoll esibizzjonijiet ta’ presepji madwar ir-raħal.

Saturday 4 December 11:30AM Reċita Mużikali Musical Recital POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAGAR, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Reċita mużikali li se timmarka l-bidu tax-xogħol fuq proġett ġdid għall-wirja permanenti fil-Mużew Il-Ħaġar | Heart of Gozo.

Musical recital celebrating the commencement of works in a new area for permanent display on level 2, Il-Ħaġar | Heart of Gozo Museum.

POST (VENUE): VISITATION SQUARE, L-GĦARB

A Christmas village where stalls will be offering artisanal products and Christmas-related items. One can find attractions for kids and adults such as a synthetic ice-skating arena, a photobooth to take photos with Father and Mother Christmas, Santa’s letterbox, carolling choirs, folkloristic music and literature readings. During this period, cribs will be exhibited around the village.

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5:00PM - 8:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM 5:00PM - 8:00PM

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To celebrate the ‘Year of St Joseph”

THE GAULITANUS CHOIR proudly presents

THE ORATORIO

ĠUŻEPPI TA’ NAZARETH LYRICS: BISHOP NICHOLAS J CAUCHI / MUSIC: COLIN ATTARD

SOLOISTS GAULITA NU S CH OIR MALTA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA C O L I N A T T A R D CONDUCTOR QALA PARISH CHURCH TUESDA Y 7 T H D E CE M B E R 20.00HRS

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Friday 10 December 8:30PM A December to Remember POST (VENUE): PARISH OF ST PAUL’S SHIPWRECK, IL-MUNXAR

Kunċert tal-Milied għall-familja kollha li jinkludi spettaklu minn bosta gruppi rinomati f’atmosfera mill-isbaħ tal-Milied.

A Christmas concert for the whole family by local renowned artists.

Friday 10 till Sunday 12 December 7:00PM Christmas in the Square POST (VENUE): ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SQUARE, IX-XEWKIJA

Numru ta’ tfajliet lebsin l-abjad b’faxxa ħamra ma’ qaddhom, u b’xemgħa f’idejhom, jakkumpanjaw tfajla b’kuruna bix-xemgħat fuq rasha ad unur Santa Luċija. Dawn flimkien jimxu minn ħdejn il-ħuġġieġa safejn il-knisja biex isellmu lill-Patruna tagħhom.

Wara jitqassmu pasti ta’ Santa Luċija lil dawk preżenti.

Girls in white, with a red sash around their waist accompanying an older girl wearing a crown of lit candles, will lead a procession from a bonfire to the church in honour of their Patron Saint.

Traditional buns will be given to all those present.

Saturday 11 December 7:00PM Nativitate Domini POST (VENUE): PARISH CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY, IŻ-ŻEBBUĠ

F’din l-attività relatata purament mal-Milied se jkun hemm diversi attrazzjonijiet marbutin ma’ dan l-isbaħ żmien tas-sena.

During this Christmas-related activity, one can find several attractions related to this most wonderful time of the year.

Saturday 11 December 6:30PM Festival tad-Dawl f’Santa Luċija The Santa Luċija Light Festival POST (VENUE): MAIN SQUARE, SANTA LUĊIJA

Kunċert mill-Kor Regina Angelorum li jikkonsisti minn kompożizzjonijiet tradizzjonali u anke oriġinali tal-Milied, taħt id-direzzjoni tal-Maestro di Cappella Franco Cefai. Dan l-avveniment se jkun mxandar ukoll live fuq il-paġna ta’ Facebook: Zebbug Gozo Parish.

Concert by the Regina Angelorum Choir featuring traditional and original Christmas compositions under the direction of Mro Franco Cefai, Maestro di Cappella. This event will also be livestreamed on the Zebbug Gozo Parish Facebook page.

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Saturday 11 December 7:30PM Sounds of Christmas POST (VENUE): CONVENTUAL CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, ST FRANCIS SQUARE, VICTORIA

SANTA’S WORKSHOP Ta’ Dbieġi Artisan Village will be bustling with activities for everyone to enjoy. One can purchase quality handmade products and participate in workshops. There will be a photo session and other activities with Father Christmas.

Sunday 12 December 12:00PM – 5:00PM Waranofsinhar Flimkien... Nistennew il-Milied Kunċert tal-Milied mis-Sopran Antonella Rapa akkumpanjata minn Amy Rapa fuq il-pjanu. Bis-sehem ukoll ta’ Valentina Rapa bis-Saxophone.

POST (VENUE): ST LAWRENCE SQUARE, SAN LAWRENZ

Christmas Concert by Soprano Antonella Rapa, who will be accompanied by Amy Rapa on the piano and Valentina Rapa with the Saxophone.

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 December 10:00AM – 8:00PM Santa’s Workshops – Ta' Dbieġi Artisan Village POST (VENUE): CRAFTS VILLAGE, TA’ DBIEĠI ARTISAN VILLAGE, L-GĦARB

Il-Villaġġ tal-Artiġġjanat f’Ta’ Dbieġi se jkun mimli attivitajiet għal kulħadd fosthom bejgħ ta’ prodotti ta’ kwalità maħdumin bl-idejn. Dawk kollha li jkunu preżenti jistgħu jieħdu sehem f’workshops fejn jistgħu jagħmlu xi prodotti huma stess. Għattfal se jkun hemm ukoll attivitajiet ma’ Father Christmas.

Inawgurazzjoni ta’ armar ġdid u tal-festi tal-Milied f’San Lawrenz bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ Ċangura Folk Group, il-grupp mużikali BrassTubes, logħob tradizzjonali għat-tfal u logħob ieħor. Se jkun hemm bankarelli bil-pasturi u affarijiet oħra relatati malMilied.

The inauguration of new Christmas installations and festivities in San Lawrenz with the participation of the Ċangura Folk group and BrassTubes. There will also be traditional games for children and stalls selling Christmas-related items.

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Sunday 12 December 5:00PM

Monday 13 December 10:30AM

Mixegħla tas-Siġra tal-Milied

Meet the Artist

POST (VENUE): ST PETER & ST PAUL SQUARE, IN-NADUR

POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR MUSEUM, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Diskussjoni ma’ James Vella Clark fuq l-arti tiegħu esibita filmużew bl-isem ta’ Recent Abstracts.

A talk by James Vella Clark, the artist behind Recent Abstracts.

Monday 13 December 8:00PM Carolling Christmas POST (VENUE): ST GEORGE’S BASILICA, VICTORIA

Programm ta’ mużika minn korijiet tat-tfal fil-preżenza ta’ Father Christmas u Mrs Claus waqt li tinxtegħel is-siġra tal-Milied.

The lighting up of the Christmas tree, with the participation of Children’s choirs, Father Christmas and Mrs Claus.

Sunday 12 December 5:30PM Fontana Goes Festive this Christmas with a Plastic Bottle Tree POST (VENUE): SACRED HEART PARISH CHURCH PARVIS, IL-FONTANA

Avveniment għall-familja kollha fejn l-attrazzjoni prinċipali se tkun is-siġra tal-Milied magħmula minn fliexken tal-plastik u xi materjal ieħor li huwa użat u riċiklabbli. Is-siġra tal-Milied hi maħduma mill-membri tal-Għaqda Armar Fontana.

A family event with the main attraction being a Christmas tree made from plastic bottles and other recyclable material constructed by the members of Għaqda Armar Fontana.

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Kunċert tal-Milied imtella’ mill-kor tat-tfal Piccole Stelle li se jinkludi għanjiet varji taħt id-direzzjoni tas-Sa Sylvana Attard.

A Christmas concert by the Piccole Stelle children’s choir including various repertoires under the direction of Ms Sylvana Attard.

Wednesday 15 December 7:00PM

Saturday 18 December 11:30AM

Christmas Carol Service

Gloria in Excelsis

POST (VENUE): BASILICA OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, IN-NADUR

POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR MUSEUM, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Servizz ta’ għanjiet tal-Milied organizzat mil-Leġjun ta’ Marija bil-kollaborazzjoni tan-Nadur Parish Children’s Choir u mtella’ bil-parteċipazzjoni tal-Parroċċa tan-Nadur.

A carol service organised by the Legion of Mary with the collaboration of the Nadur Parish and the participation of the Nadur Parish children’s choir.

Friday 17 December 7:00PM Milied fl-Għejjun POST (VENUE): SACRED HEART PARISH CHURCH PARVIS, IL-FONTANA

Il-Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana se torganizza festival talMilied madwar il-knisja tal-Fontana li se jinkludi diversi korijiet tat-tfal, talent lokali, żona għat-tfal, u bankerelli b’ikel u ħelu tipiku tal-Milied. L-attività tagħlaq b’kunċert minn Cash and Band.

An event organised by Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Fontana, featuring children’s choirs, local talent, kids’ area, folk music and stalls selling traditional Christmas food items. The event will be wrapped up by Cash and Band.

Kunċert mill-Kor Laudate Pueri tal-Bażilika ta’ San Ġorġ taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ George J. Frendo fejn se jiġu esigwiti għanjiet popolari tal-Milied.

The Laudate Pueri Choir of the Basilica of St George under the direction of George J. Frendo, will be presenting a selection of popular Christmas carols and motets.

Saturday 18 December 8:00PM Pop Into Christmas – 5th Edition POST (VENUE): INDEPENDENCE SQUARE, VICTORIA

DCapitals Big Band se ttellgħa l-ħames edizzjoni tal-kunċert spettakolari tal-Milied li se jiġbor fih mużika popolari tal-Milied u aktar, bis-sehem tal-kantanti residenti tal-band Jolene Samhan, Francesca Sciberras, Fabian Galea, Gail Attard u Eliza Stellini taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro George Apap. Dħul b’xejn. Irriserva post fuq dcapitalsband@gmail.com A Christmas concert by DCapitals Big Band featuring alltime Christmas favourites and other popular music with the participation of the band’s resident singers: Jolene Samhan, Francesca Sciberras, Fabian Galea, Gail Attard and Eliza Stellini under the direction of Mro George Apap. Free entrance. For bookings contact dcapitalsband@gmail.com 15

Spot Santa In Your Village

Santa’s Float will be winding through the villages.

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4:00PM - 7:00PM 10:00AM - 7:00PM 10:00AM - 7:00PM 4:00PM - 7:00PM 4:00PM - 7:00PM 4:00PM - 7:00PM 10:00AM - 7:00PM 10:00AM - 2:00PM

San Lawrenz/Għarb Taċ-Ċawla/Fontana/Victoria/Kapuċċini/Marsalforn Sannat/Munxar/Xlendi/Kerċem/Santa Luċija Xewkija Xagħra Għasri/Żebbuġ Nadur/Qala Għajnsielem/Mġarr

This schedule may vary due to traffic, time constraints and inclement weather.

Follow us on our Facebook page: Christmas in Gozo for more information.

The organisers of this event are responsible of adhering to the health and safety directives and regulations, relevant during that period, issued by the Health Authority.

DINJA TAT-TFAL DRIVE-THROUGH EXPERIENCE

18 December 10:00am - 7:00pm

Along Wileġ Street, Il-Qala

Meet and greet Santa Claus and other Christmas characters whilst staying comfy in the car

FREE EVENT The organisers of this event are responsible of adhering to the health and safety directives and regulations, relevant during that period, issued by the Health Authority.

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Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 December La Magia di Natale Christmas Market

Sunday 19 December 9:00AM – 2:00PM Merħba Milied

POST (VENUE): MUNXAR SQUARE, IL-MUNXAR

POST (VENUE): L-AVUKAT ANTON CALLEJA STREET AND ST GREGORY SQUARE, TA’ KERĊEM

Programm li jinkludi suq tal-Milied, logħob għat-tfal, spettaklu ta’ kant u żfin, bankerelli bl-ikel u x-xorb, il-wasla ta’ Father Christmas u daqq mill-Banda San Girgor.

A Christmas market featuring a programme of performances by Banda San Girgor, local bands and dance groups, food stalls, the arrival of Father Christmas, and a variety of games for children.

Sunday 19 December 6:00PM Sounding the Joy of Christmas – 5th Edition POST (VENUE): ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH ROTUNDA, IX-XEWKIJA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Saturday:

7:00pm – 12:00am

Sunday:

10:00am – 5:00pm

Avveniment għall-familja kollha fejn se jiġi provdut divertiment kemm għall-kbar kif ukoll għat-tfal permezz ta’ logħob u attivitajiet speċjali li jinkludu kant minn korijiet tat-tfal u 3D mapping fuq il-faċċata tal-knisja.

An event for the whole family consisting of games and other activities such as carolling by children’s choirs and 3D mapping on the church’s façade.

Kunċert tal-Milied bis-sehem tal-Kor Ulied il-Battista akkumpanjati minn Robert Buttigieg bil-kurunetta u Amy Rapa fuq l-orgni.

A Christmas concert by the children’s choir Ulied il-Battista, accompanied by Amy Rapa on the pipe organ and Robert Buttigieg on the trumpet.

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Sunday 19 December 7:00PM Il-Pageant tal-Milied Christmas Pageant POST (VENUE): ST LAWRENCE SQUARE, SAN LAWRENZ

Pageant li jirrakkonta l-istorja tas-Salvazzjoni, mill-ħolqien sat-twelid tas-Sinjur tagħna Ġesù Kristu fejn jieħdu sehem fih kważi nofs il-popolazzjoni tar-raħal ta’ San Lawrenz.

Personaġġi b’kostumi bibliċi jirrakkontaw l-ikbar ġrajja li qatt ġiet rakkontata, fl-aħħar fil-pjazza jsir spettaklu tal-Milied malfaċċata tal-knisja.

A Pageant narrating the story of the Salvation - from the creation to the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, with almost half of the population of the village taking part. Lastly, a 3D Christmas spectacle will feature on the façade of the Parish Church.

Il-Chorus Urbanus flimkien mal-Chorus Urbanus Juniors u l-Urbanus Festive Orchestra, ilkoll taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Dr. John Galea, jippreżentaw dan il-karattru festiv permezz ta’ artisti, mużiċisti u vuċijiet impressjonanti li jagħmlu minn dan il-kunċert wieħed mill-ispettakli formidabbli ewlenin Għawdxin għal dan iż-żmien ħlejju tas-sena. Dħul b’xejn. Irriserva post fuq info@chorusurbanus.com This concert offers an eclectic moment of entertainment for the whole family, enjoying the festive spirit in a magical dreamworld.

Chorus Urbanus and the Chorus Urbanus Juniors, along with the Urbanus Festive Orchestra, under the direction of Dr John Galea, always evoke the festive character with local artists, musicians and an impressive array of voices that make this concert one formidable experience for local audiences during the Christmas period. Free entrance. For bookings contact info@chorusurbanus. com

Monday 20 December 7:00PM The Grand Christmas Concert POST (VENUE): PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARGARET, TA’ SANNAT

Sunday 19 December 8:00PM Feel the Magic of Christmas (24th Edition) POST (VENUE): ASTRA THEATRE, VICTORIA

Is-Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita V.M. ta’ Sannat tippreżenta s-seba’ edizzjoni tal-Kunċert Annwali tal-Milied bis-sehem talBanda Santa Margerita u diversi kantanti oħra mistiedna taħt id-direzzjoni tas-surmast direttur Mro George Apap.

Soċjetà Mużikali Santa Margerita V.M. proudly presents the seventh edition of The Grand Christmas Concert with the participation of St Margaret Band and various guest singers under the direction of Mro George Apap.

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Avveniment għall-familja kollha fejn wieħed isib bankerelli b’ikel u xorb, karattri animati favoriti tat-tfal, magicians, jugglers, stilt walkers, Santa u l-elfu tiegħu, u attrazzjonijiet oħra bħal merrygo-round, snow globe u karusel.

Tuesday 21 December 8:00PM Christmas Concert POST (VENUE): ST LUCY’S CHURCH, SANTA LUĊIJA

A festive family event where one can find stalls selling festive food and drinks, children’s favourite cartoon characters, magicians, jugglers, stilt walkers, along with Santa and his elf. There will also be other attractions such as a merry-go-round, a snow globe, and a carousel.

Wednesday 22 December 8:30PM Notte Nostalgia with Charles Buttigieg and Guests POST (VENUE): OUR LADY OF LORETO PARISH CHURCH, GĦAJNSIELEM

Ta’ kull sena l-Għaqda Kulturali Ta’ Klula ttellgħa kunċert għal żmien il-festa u l-Milied. Din is-sena l-kunċert se jkun ad unur Santa Luċija, kif ukoll b’tema tal-Milied. Se jieħdu sehem l-Echo String Ensemble, taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Emese Tóth u David Lang u s-Soprano Christabelle Formosa.

Every year Ta’ Klula Cultural Group organises a concert for the village feast and Christmas. This year’s concert will be in honour of St Lucy and will feature Christmas carols performed by the Echo String Ensemble led by Emese Tóth and David Lang, accompanied

by Soprano Christabelle Formosa.

Tuesday 21 till Friday 24 December 4 Days Before Christmas

Charles Buttigieg, baritonu lokali, flimkien ma’ kantanti oħra, se jkun qed ikanta repertorju tal-Milied li fih jinkludi kanzunetti klassiċi u melodiji magħrufa.

POST (VENUE): ĠNIEN IL-FAMILJA, IL-QALA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):

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Tuesday 21 till Thursday 23 December:

6:00pm – 10:00pm

Friday 24 December:

10:00am – 1:00pm

A Christmas concert by local baritone singer, Charles Buttigieg, featuring guest singers and musicians performing a repertoire of classic and well-known songs.

Thursday 23 December 5:45PM O Ġesù Bambin POST (VENUE): PARISH CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY, IŻ-ŻEBBUĠ

Kunċert tal-Milied imtella’ mill-Fondazzjoni Santa Ċeċilja, taħt id-direzzjoni artistika ta’ Mro Antoine Mercieca fejn se jieħdu sehem is-Soprani Frances Catherine Farrugia u Stefania Grech Vella u l-Baritonu Louis Andrew Cassar, bl-akkumpanjament ta’ Brass Quintet.

Is-Soċjetà Filarmonika Santa Marija se tkun qed tesegwixxi biċċiet klassiċi u popolari marbuta mal-Milied kif ukoll sinfoniji storiċi tal-Milied mill-arkivji tal-istess banda taħt id-direzzjoni ta' Mro Dr Joseph Grech. Dan l-avveniment se jkun mxandar live fuq il-paġna ta’ Facebook: Zebbug Gozo Parish.

The Saint Mary Philharmonic Society will be featuring classical and popular Christmas music and symphonies from the archives of the Band, under the direction of its Music Director Mro Dr Joseph Grech. This event will also be livestreamed on the Zebbug Gozo Parish facebook page.

A Christmas concert, organised by the Santa Cecilia Foundation, under the artistic direction of Mro Antoine Mercieca featuring Sopranos Frances Catherine Farrugia and Stefania Grech Vella and Baritone Louis Andrew Cassar, accompanied by the Brass Quintet.

Thursday 23 December 8:30PM Leone Grand Christmas Concert POST (VENUE): AURORA THEATRE, VICTORIA

Thursday 23 December 7:00PM Christus Natus Est POST (VENUE): CHURCH OF ST ANTHONY OF PADOVA, GĦAJNSIELEM

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Varjetà tal-Milied, b’medleys ta’ mużika ferrieħija, umoriżmu u spettaklu, bil-parteċipazzjoni tal-Banda Ċittadina Leone u l-Aurora Youth Choir. Irriservaw post fuq www.teatruaurora. com, jew fuq 7904 5779.

The Leone Band and Aurora Youth Choir present a Christmas spectacle of seasonal medleys and other most loved joyous tunes.

For bookings contact 7904 5779 or www.teatruaurora.com

Friday 24 December 6:00PM Santa is Coming to Kerċem

Għanjiet tal-Milied mill-Kor Jubilate Deo taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Antoine Theuma.

Christmas carols by the Parish Choir Jubilate Deo under the direction of Mro Antoine Theuma.

Saturday 25 December 8:45AM Servizz ta’ Lezzjonijiet u Għanjiet tal-Milied Service of Readings and Christmas Carols POST (VENUE): GOZO SEMINARY, ENRICO MIZZI STREET, VICTORIA

POST (VENUE): ORVIETO SQUARE, TA’ KERĊEM

Avveniment li se jinkludi kant tal-Milied kif ukoll il-wasla ta’ Father Christmas.

An event including Christmas carolling and the arrival of Father Christmas.

Friday 24 December 11:00PM Kunċert tal-Milied fuq l-Orgni Christmas Concert on the Organ POST (VENUE): ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ROTUNDA CHURCH, IX-XEWKIJA

Kunċert fuq l-orgni minn Noel Gallo, qabel il-Quddiesa solenni tal-Lejl tal-Milied.

A Concert by Noel Gallo on pipe organ, followed by the Christmas Eve Solemn Mass.

Friday 24 December 11:30PM Għanjiet tal-Milied POST (VENUE): BASILICA OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, IN-NADUR 22

Il-Kongregazzjoni Anglikana f’Għawdex se torganizza servizz ta’ Lezzjonijiet u Għanjiet tal-Milied fil-Kappella tas-Seminarju talQalb ta’ Ġesù. Għal iżjed informazzjoni kkuntattjaw 7907 4152.

The Anglican Congregation in Gozo will be holding a service of readings and carols at the Gozo Seminary Chapel. For more information call 7907 4152.

Sunday 26 December 7:30PM Gaudate ... Joy POST (VENUE): ST LAWRENCE PARISH CHURCH, SAN LAWRENZ

Kunċert popolari tal-aħħar tas-sena mill-Għaqda Mużikali Viżitazzjoni Għarb taħt id-direzzjoni mużikali ta’ Mro Jason Camilleri. Il-programm jinkludi mużika popolari għal dan l-istaġun festiv flimkien ma’ varjetà ta’ kompożizzjonijiet internazzjonali li għamlu suċċess. Dħul b’xejn. Irriserva post fuq 7949 2667 jew dreamsofvienna@gmail.com The end-of-the-year concert, organised by the Għaqda Mużikali Viżitazzjoni Għarb, under the musical direction of Mro Jason Camilleri includes popular music related to the festive season, together with a variety of different scores and international successes. Free entrance. For bookings contact 7949 2667 or dreamsofvienna@gmail.com

Kunċert ta’ mużika u letteratura marbuta mal-Milied, bis-sehem tal-Kor Levita Laurentius u solisti akkumpanjati bl-orgni talknisja, li fih jindaqqu għanjiet tal-Milied u proża relatata ma’ dawn il-ġranet sbieħ.

A musical and literature Christmas concert by the Levita Laurentius Choir and soloists accompanied by the church organ, featuring Christmas Carols and poetry related to the Christmas Season.

Monday 27 December 7:00PM Puer Natus Est POST (VENUE): BASILICA OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LADY, IXXAGĦRA

Sunday 26 December 8:30PM Dreams of Vienna POST (VENUE): KEMPINSKI HOTEL, SAN LAWRENZ

Kunċert tal-Milied organizzat mill-Kunsill Lokali tax-Xagħra, bissehem tal-Chorus Urbanus taħt id-direzzjoni ta’ Mro Dr John Galea.

A Christmas Concert organised by the Xagħra Local Council featuring the Chorus Urbanus Choir under the direction of Mro Dr John Galea.

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Tuesday 28 December 8:00PM It’s A Brassy Christmas POST (VENUE): CONVENTUAL CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, ST FRANCIS SQUARE, VICTORIA

Kunċert li jinkludi arias klassiċi, xogħlijiet ta’ Mozart u Brahms kif ukoll diski klassiċi tal-Milied. L-għan ta’ dan il-kunċert hu li tinħoloq pjattaforma fejn l-artisti mistiedna jingħaqdu malCordia String Quartet biex iżommu l-ispirtu tal-Milied ħaj. Dħul b’xejn. Irriserva post fuq reservations@angeloandfriends.com A concert of classical arias works by Mozart and Brahms, as well as classic Christmas songs. The aim of this concert is to create a platform whereby guest artists can perform alongside Cordia String Quartet to keep the Christmas Spirit alive. Free entrance.

For bookings contact reservations@angeloandfriends.com

Thursday 30 December 9:30PM Christmas Concert Il-Grupp BrassTubes se jkun qed joffri prestazzjoni li tvarja minn għanjiet tradizzjonali tal-Milied sa diski kontemporanji talMilied bl-akkumpanjament tal-kantanta residenti tagħhom.

POST (VENUE): MNARJA BAND CLUB, IN-NADUR

BrassTubes brass ensemble will extend this festive cheer by performing a range of music from traditional Christmas carols to popular Christmas songs. Some selected pieces will be accompanied by their resident singer, hence adding more versatility to this concert.

Thursday 30 December 7:30PM MichelAngelo & Friends in Concert POST (VENUE): OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION, GOZO CATHEDRAL, VICTORIA

Kunċert Rock b’tema festiva li jidħol fl-ispirtu ta’ żmien il-vaganzi u l-aħħar tas-sena. Dan il-kunċert se jsir bil-parteċipazzjoni ta’ mużiċisti u kantanti lokali flimien mal-band Upper Lip. A festive rock concert with the participation of local musicians and singers together with the band Upper Lip amidst the end of year holidays.

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Saturday 1 January 2022 7:30PM

Sunday 2 January 2022 10:30AM

A New Year’s Toast (10th Edition)

La Cavalcata dei Re Magi

POST (VENUE): HOTEL KEMPINSKI, SAN LAWRENZ

POST (VENUE): VICTORY SQUARE, IX-XAGĦRA

L-istaġun tal-festi tal-Milied ġewwa x-Xagħra jagħlaq bil-wasla tat-tliet Slaten Maġi f’jum l-Epifanija. Din l-attività tittellgħa fi Pjazza l-Vitorja fejn it-tliet Slaten Maġi mal-wasla tagħhom jippreżentaw ir-rigali tagħhom lil Ġesù tarbija.

The Christmas festivities in Xagħra wrap up with the arrival of the Three Wise Men, on the feast of the Epiphany. Upon their arrival in Victory Square, the Three Wise Men will present their gifts to baby Jesus.

Il-Kor Gaulitanus jibda mużikalment l-Ewwel tas-Sena b’kunċert.

F’atmosfera li tixraq din l-okkażjoni, il-kor se jippreżenta repertorju vast u enerġetiku. Il-kor, is-solisti u kollegi tagħhom se jipparteċipaw taħt id-direzzjoni mużikali u artistika tas-Surmast Colin Attard. Għal aktar informazzjoni żuru www.gaulitanus. com. Dħul b’xejn. Irriserva post fuq 9925 8592 jew gaulitanus@ gmail.com The Gaulitanus Choir musically ushers in the New Year in style with a concert; a musical bonanza fittingly featuring lively and bouncy repertoire. The choir, its soloists and friends will participate under the musical and artistic direction of Colin Attard. More info on www.gaulitanus.com Free entrance. For bookings contact 9925 8592 or gaulitanus@gmail.com 26

Sunday 2 January 2022 10:30AM Tre Re – Festa tal-Epifanija għat-Tfal POST (VENUE): PARISH CHURCH PARVIS, IL-FONTANA

Festa għat-tfal fl-okkażjoni tal-Epifanija, li tibda b’quddiesa u ssegwi bil-wasla tal-Maġi. L-attività tkompli b’bosta logħob b’xejn għat-tfal.

An event for the children in occasion of the Epiphany, commencing with a mass followed by the arrival of the Three Kings where afterwards, the entire family can engage in various games and activities.

Milied Speċjali Din is-sena dit-tifkira tat-twelid ta' dit-tarbija qed iġġib il-ferħ tas-soltu..... ma' xi ftit malinkonija!

It-tfal kollha tal-iskejjel iżejnu l-klassijiet; ikantaw il-carols hienja jaqbżu fuq il-bankijiet.

Christmas Tree tixgħel u titfi u mżejna kif imiss tilmaħ f’kull pjazza u wesgħa ljieli ddawwal mingħajr ħiss!

Għaliex intom tafu daqsi b’din l-imbierka pandemija illi ħarbtet dinja sħiħa minna għosfrot l-armonija.

Tal-ħwienet bil-ġugarelli iġennu lill-kbar u ż-żgħar u tal-ħelu fil-vetrini kagħak tal-għasel, tondi, kbar!

U d-drawwa tal-kartolini għadha sħiħa fost in-nies u minn dawn mijiet jintbagħtu flus jintefqu mingħajr qies.

Iżda dak li ġara f’Betlem stampat jibqa’ għal dejjem f’qalbna Ġesù, Ġużeppi, Marija fuq xufftejna jibqgħu f’talbna.

Tal-Mużew il-purċissjoni toħroġ f’lejliet il-Milied, għax Dun Ġorġ xtaq li din jagħmlu mal-irħula u l-ibliet.

Importanti illi x-xbieha tal-ħelu Ġesù Bambin tkun tispikka fil-faċċata imdawwar bl-anġli ħelwin.

Għaliex dik il-ġrajja kbira ma nistgħu ninsewha qatt daħlet f’darna sabiex tibqa’ minn hemm ma joħroġha ħadd.

U minn fosthom jagħżlu tfajjel biex jinseġ erba’ kelmiet dwar dal-Bambin ħelu, ċkejken li għalina bata u miet.

Għalkemm dan il-misħut virus qerdilna kull armonija Ġesù ċkejken fi ftit ħrieqi hu s-sigriet ta’ kull tgawdija.

Ta’ kull sena l-grotta nibnu fl-għar inqiegħdu lill-Bambin għan-nifs sħun ta’ baqra w ħmara imdawwar b’ragħajja fqajrin.

Fid-djar, ċentri u każini dlonk jinbena l-Presepju illi niesna tmur iżżurhom tal-Milied dan l-aqwa eżempju.

Bambin ħelu idħol f’darna u kun magħna f’din is-siegħa fostna reġġa’ t-tbissima eħlisna mill-pandemija.

Il-familja ħdejh tinġabar matul il-jiem tan-Novena tifraħ, tkanta u tiċċassa, b’qalbha tfur kollha bil-hena.

U l-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju tlaqqa’ kollha l-membri tagħha tagħmel wirja li f’Diċembru il-folol iduru magħha.

B’hekk ikollna Milied hieni mimli b’paċi w ferħ ġenwin illi biss jista’ jagħtihom it-twajjeb Ġesù Bambin.

Kav Joe M Attard Victoria, Għawdex 2021

Presepji Tradizzjonali Għawdxin Traditional Gozitan Cribs

LISTA TAL-PRESEPJI STATIĊI Ezechiel Grima

Każin Banda Victory, Triq Maria Bambina, Ix-Xagħra

7956 0608

Matthew Theuma

Anterselva, Triq Santu Pietru, L-Għarb

2156 4367 / 7956 4367

Anthony Caruana

Triq il-Gudja (Kantuniera ma' Triq Sant' Antnin), Għajnsielem

2155 2531 / 7932 1454

Paul Bartolo

Marion, Triq Franġisk Camilleri, Ix-Xagħra

2755 7006 / 7947 8154

Christopher Gatt u Paul Falzon

Knisja Rotunda San Ġwann Battista, Pjazza San Ġwann Battista, Ix-Xewkija

Charlon Said

Franvic, Triq il-Parsott, Ix-Xagħra

7906 0857 / 2156 1286

Brian Zammit

"Razzett tal-Kejlina', Triq l-Emigranti, In-Nadur NDR 2111"

9965 0030 / 9958 8830

Arċipriet Michael Curmi

Knisja Parrokkjali Santa Margerita, Pjazza Santa Margerita, Ta' Sannat

2155 1435 / 7953 9722

Mario Buttigieg

51, Triq Grunju, In-Nadur

2755 5319 / 7926 1035

Tonio Caruana

St. Joseph, Triq Vestru, Ix-Xagħra XRA 2652

2155 7207 / 7955 7207

Herman Mifsud

Malverno, Pjazza Madonna ta' Loreto, Għajnsielem

2156 6850 / 7992 3134

Raymond Bonello

Plot 24, Qasam ta' Dun Anton, Ix-Xagħra XRA 2593

2156 3457 / 9945 0523

Denzil Degabriele o.b.o. Abbatini Xagħra

Ċentru tal-Vokazzjonijiet, Triq Ġużeppi Rapa, Xagħra

9982 6371

21564140 / 79564140

LISTA TAL-PRESEPJI MEKKANIĊI Joseph Attard

Insieme', Triq is-Sagħtar, Victoria

2155 9126 / 7920 4759

Andrè Cassar

52, Triq l-Għejjun, Xagħra

2155 2864 / 7900 1005

Dominic Bajada

Ċentru ta' Kultura ħdejn il-Knisja ta' San Franġisk, Pjazza San Franġisk, Victoria

9982 2690

LISTA TAL-PRESEPJI WARA T-TIEQA Tony Sammut o.b.o. Għaqda Presepju Nadur

54, Dar Dun Franġisk Grima, Triq it-Tiġrija, In-Nadur

2155 7929 / 9924 7041

Josef Debattista

65, Triq l-Arċisqof Pietru Pace, Victoria

2155 5877 / 7970 5708

Christian Magrin

Ġesù Redentur, Triq il-Parsott, Ix-Xagħra

Fabio Azzopardi

50, Triq it-Tiġrija, Ix-Xagħra

Raymond Caruana

22, Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca, Victoria

Francesco Bonello

Sunset Court, Vjal it-8 ta' Settembru, Ix-Xagħra

7955 7860 2156 5644 / 9925 8629 9923 5759 2156 3457 / 7909 4078

Presepji u Wirjiet Cribs & Exhibitions

Friday 3 till Wednesday 8 December Esibizzjoni tal-Milied Christmas Exhibition POST (VENUE): EXHIBITION HALL, MINISTRY FOR GOZO, VICTORIA

Sunday 28 till Tuesday 30 November Joseph the Silent Witness POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR MUSEUM, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wirja ta’ arti reliġjuża li tfakkar il-mija u ħamsin sena middikjarazzjoni ta’ San Ġużepp bħala Patrun universali tal-Knisja u s-sena Ġużeppina mnedija mill-Papa Franġisku.

A religious art exhibition commemorating the hundred and fiftieth anniversary from the declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the universal Church and the year of St Joseph as proclaimed by Pope Francis.

Sunday 28 November till Friday 10 December The Pope and Malta POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR MUSEUM, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wirja ta’ filatelija lokali relatata maż-żjarat tal-Papa f’Malta.

An exhibition of local philately related to the Papal visits to Malta.

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Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Friday 3 December:

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Saturday 4 December:

9:00am – 7:00pm

Sunday 5 December:

9:00am – 7:00pm

Monday 6 December:

9:00am – 7:00pm

Tuesday 7 December:

9:00am – 7:00pm

Wednesday 8 December:

9:00am – 6:00pm

Is-Soċjetà Agrikola, Industrijali u Kulturali ta’ Għawdex se torganizza l-Wirja tal-Milied. L-esibiti jinkludu kull tip ta’ xogħol bl-idejn, pitturi u arranġamenti ta’ fjuri, dejjem bis-suġġett li jkollu x’jaqsam mat-tema tal-Milied. Il-preżentazzjoni tat-trofej se ssir mill-Onorevoli Ministru għal Għawdex Clint Camilleri.

The Gozo Agricultural, Industrial and Cultural Society is organising a Christmas show. Exhibits include a wide range of Christmasrelated crafts, pictures and floral arrangements. The trophies will be presented by the Honorable Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri.

Saturday 4 till Sunday 26 December Breathe Volume 2 POST (VENUE): ART...E GALLERY, LIBRARY STREET, VICTORIA

Saturday 4 December 2021 till Tuesday 11 January 2022 Recent Abstracts POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR MUSEUM, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

9:30am – 12:15pm

L-isfida ewlenija ta’ kull artist f’dinja maħkuma mill-multimidja hija li jħabbrek biex jgħidilna storja fuq il-kanvas b’mod li jżomm in-natura unika tiegħu. F’din l-esibizzjoni Anna Nightingale l-artista tirrakkonta storja ta’ twelid mill-ġdid, tisħiħ, u ta’ bidu ġdid. Breathe Volume 2 hija ddedikata lil binha James, ilgwerrier sieħeb tagħha.

The challenge for any artist in the world of multimedia is to strive to tell a story on canvas, retaining the goals of uniqueness. In this exhibition, the artist portrays a story of rebirth, empowerment and starting over. Breath Volume 2 is dedicated to her son James, her fellow warrior.

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wirja ta’ arti kontemporanja minn James Vella Clark.

A contemporary art exhibition by James Vella Clark.

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Wednesday 8 December 2021 till Thursday 6 January 2022

Friday 10 December 2021 till Sunday 2 January 2022

Christmas Exhibition

Presejpu Mekkaniku Mechanical Crib

POST (VENUE): ANTHONY HOUSE, GRUNJU STREET, IN-NADUR

POST (VENUE): CULTURAL CENTRE, ST FRANCIS’ SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Friday: Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

5:00pm – 11:00pm

Dan il-presepju jirrappreżenta l-ewwel xena tan-Natività maħluq minn San Franġisk. Il-pasturi huma xogħol l-artist Keith Galea filwaqt li l-presepju maħdum minn Jean Paul Portelli.

This Christmas Crib represents the first nativity scene created by St Francis. The nativity statues sculpted by artist Keith Galea and the Christmas Crib created by Jean Paul Portelli.

8:00am – 12:00pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Sunday & Public Holidays:

9:00am – 12:00pm 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Ix-Xena ta’ Grecio, il-pajjiż li fih San Franġisk għamel l-ewwel presepju ħaj fl-Italja, teħodna biex niggustaw il-ġrajja tasSalvazzjoni f’dan il-presepju mekkanizzat. Madwar il-grotta ta’ Bethlehem - li fiha l-Madonna tippreżenta l-Bambin filwaqt li San Ġużepp iqim il-Misteru ħaj - insibu diversi xenarji li fihom nilmħu attività kontinwa li toħloq għalina ħeġġa biex niskopru s-sabiħ tal-ħafna pasturi movimentati.

This mechanical crib features the Salvation story in The Scene of Grecio, where St Francis created the first living crib in Italy. In the Grotto the virgin Mary presents us with Baby Jesus whilst St Joseph worships in awe. We find various scenarios in which we see a continuous activity that leads us to discovering the beauty of moving figurines.

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Saturday 11 December 2021 till Sunday 2 January 2022 Ix-Xagħra Raħal il-Presepji Xagħra the Nativity Crib Village

Matul ix-xahar ta’ Diċembru x-Xagħra tinbidel f’villaġġ talpresepji minħabba n-numru konsiderevoli ta’ presepji u wirjiet li jkunu esibiti f’diversi postijiet madwar ir-raħal. Dawn ivarjaw minn djar residenzjali, ċentru tal-vokazzjonijiet, MUSEUM u l-knisja parrokkjali, fost oħrajn.

POST (VENUE): IX-XAGĦRA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Saturday:

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Sunday & Public Holidays:

10:00am – 12:00pm 4:00pm – 8:00pm

During December, Xagħra is transformed into a crib village due to the considerable number of cribs and exhibitions usually exhibited in various places around the village, such as private residences, the vocational centre, MUSEUM and the Parish Church.

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Saturday 11 December 2021 till Thursday 6 January 2022

Saturday 11 December 2021 till Thursday 6 January 2022

Wirja Bambini tal-Milied

L-Ewwel Ċentinarju tal-Purċissjoni tal-Bambin

POST (VENUE): MUŻEW DAR KARMNI GRIMA, 2, GĦARB STREET, L-GĦARB

POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR MUSEUM, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

9:00am – 5:00pm

Is-Sibt 11 ta’ Diċembru 11:30am: Kunċert minn Francis Camilleri bil-pjanu u George Camilleri fuq l-ewfonju.

12:00pm: Ftuħ tal-esibizzjoni fl-anniversarju tal-100 sena mittnedija tad-dimostrazzjoni ta’ Ġesù Bambin minn Dun Ġorġ Preca. Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Tuesday to Saturday:

9:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday:

9:00am – 12:30pm

Wirja ta’ bambini tal-Milied.

Saturday 11 December

An exhibition of Baby Jesus statuettes.

11:30am: A Lunchtime concert by Francis Camilleri on piano and George Camilleri on the euphonium.

Saturday 11 December 2021 till Thursday 6 January 2022 Dun Ġorg in Philately POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR MUSEUM, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

9:00am – 5:00pm

Wirja ta’ filatelija marbuta mal-Milied u San Ġorġ Preca.

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Il-wirja tinkludi fiha statwetti li jirrappreżentaw iddimostrazzjoni tradizzjonali bil-Bambin. Din qed issir f’kollaborazzjoni mas-Soċjetà tad-Duttrina Nisranija M.U.S.E.U.M.

A philatelic exhibition portraying Christmas and St Gorg Preca

12:00pm: Inauguration of an exhibition that marks the first Centenary from the initial Demonstration of Baby Jesus by St George Preca.

An exhibition in collaboration with the Society of Christian Doctrine M.U.S.E.U.M. showcasing a representation of the traditional Christmas demonstration.

Saturday 11 December 2021 till Thursday 6 January 2022

An Exhibition of artistic cribs, dioramas and nativity statues organized by the Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju, Għawdex - Malta (Għajnsielem Section - VO1081).

Presepju Naplitan POST (VENUE): IL-ĦAĠAR MUSEUM, ST GEORGE’S SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday

9:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday 11 December 2021 till Friday 7 January 2022 Presepju Artistiku Artistic Crib POST (VENUE): BENEATH OUR LADY OF LORETO CHURCH, GĦAJNSIELEM

Wirja ta’ Presepju Naplitan.

An exhibition displaying a Neapolitan crib.

Saturday 11 December 2021 till Friday 7 January 2022 Il-Presepju – Ikona tal-Inkarnazzjoni POST (VENUE): BENEATH OUR LADY OF LORETO CHURCH, GĦAJNSIELEM

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Saturday:

5:30pm – 8:30pm

Sunday & Public Holidays:

10:00am – 12:00pm 4:30pm – 9:00pm

Wirja ta’ presepji, dijorami u pasturi artistiċi mtellgħa millGħaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju, Għawdex - Malta (Sezzjoni Għajnsielem - VO1081).

Monday to Saturday:

5:30pm – 8:30pm

Sunday & Public Holidays:

10:00am – 12:00pm 4:30pm – 9:00pm

Presepju artistiku maħdum mill-presepista Paul Stellini b’sett pasturi oriġinali magħmula mit-terrakotta tal-artist Għawdxi Manuel Farrugia.

An artistic crib created by artist Paul Stellini with original terracotta figurines, sculpted by Gozitan artist Manuel Farrugia.

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Saturday 11 December 2021 till Friday 7 January 2022

Sunday 12 December 2021 till Sunday 2 January 2022

Is-Seħer tal-Presepju The Charm of the Nativity Crib

Presepju Artistiku Artistic Crib

POST (VENUE): HALL OF ST JOSEPH INSTITUTE, MGARR ROAD, GĦAJNSIELEM

POST (VENUE): ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH ROTUNDA, IX-XEWKIJA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Saturday:

5:30pm – 8:30pm

Sunday & Public Holidays:

10:00am – 12:00pm 4:30pm – 9:00pm

Wirja ta’ presepji u dijorami miġjuba minn Bergamo fl-Italja u maħduma mill-membri tal-Għaqda Presepji Taljana - il-Fergħa ta’ Ponte San Pietro, għaqda li hija mmexxija mill-imgħallem tal-presepji s-Sur Claudio Mattei. Din il-wirja hi mtellgħa mill-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju - Sezzjoni Għajnsielem.

An exhibition of artistic cribs and dioramas, created by the members of the Italian Crib Association - Section of Ponte San Pietro, led by the Italian Crib Master - Claudio Mattei. These cribs and dioramas have been brought over from Bergamo, Italy. This exhibition is organised by Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju – Sezzjoni Għajnsielem.

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Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Saturday:

9:30am – 6:30pm

Sunday & Public Holidays:

9:30am – 5:00pm

Presepju artistiku fuq stil bibliku maħdum minn Christopher Gatt u Paul Falzon.

An artistic crib portrayed in a Biblical style by Christopher Gatt and Paul Falzon.

Monday 13 December 2021 till Sunday 2 January 2022 Il-Qala Tissaħħar bil-Presepji POST (VENUE): PARISH HALL, 28 APRIL STREET, IL-QALA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):

Għaqda Armar San Ġużepp - Qala, in collaboration with the Qala Parish, is organising an exhibition of traditional Christmas cribs.

These cribs have been built with great dedication by talented locals including youths, teenagers, and children.

Tuesday 14 December 2021 till Wednesday 5 January 2022

Monday to Saturday:

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Presepju Artistiku fil-MUSEUM

Sunday, Christmas Day,

10:00am – 12:00pm

New Year’s Day & Public Holidays:

5:00pm – 9:00pm

POST (VENUE): SOCIETY FOR CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE MUSEUM, IN-NADUR

Sunday, 26 December:

10:00am – 9:00pm

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Saturday:

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Sunday:

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Presepju artistiku maħdum minn James Azzopardi u Jean Paul Portelli.

L-Għaqda Armar San Ġużepp – Qala, b’kollaborazzjoni malParroċċa tal-Qala, se torganizza wirja ta’ presepji tipiċi ta’ żmien il-Milied. Il-presepji huma kollha maħdumin b’sengħa u dedikazzjoni kbira minn dilettanti Qalin, fosthom żgħażagħ u tfal.

Artistic crib by James Azzopardi and Jean Paul Portelli.

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Wednesday 15 December 2021 till Sunday 2 January 2022

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

Esibizzjoni tal-Presepji

8:00am – 10:00am 4:00pm – 7:00pm

POST (VENUE): PARISH CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY, IŻ-ŻEBBUĠ

Esibizzjoni ta’ presepji maħduma minn artisti lokali u esibiti fuq l-artali tan-navi.

An exhibition of various cribs created by local artists.

Friday 17 December 2021 till Sunday 2 January 2022 Esibizzjoni tal-Presepji POST (VENUE): EXHIBITION HALL, MINISTRY FOR GOZO, ST FRANCIS SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

5:30pm – 7:30pm

Christmas Day & New Year’s Day:

8:00am – 9:00pm

Wirja ta’ kollezzjoni ta’ presepji u figurini oriġinali magħmula minn artisti rinomati fosthom Angela Tripi, Original Heide, Nino Cascio u oħrajn. Se jkun hemm ukoll presepju Naplitan talFratelli Gambardella.

Monday to Friday:

8:30am – 4:00pm

An exhibition showcasing a collection of original cribs and figurines by renowned artists: Angela Tripi, Original Heide, Nino Cascio and others, featuring a Neapolitan Crib created by Fratelli Gambardella of Naples.

Saturday & Sunday:

9:00am – 12:00pm

Friday 24 December:

8:00am – 12:00pm

Wednesday 15 December 2021 till Thursday 6 January 2022

Saturday 25 December:

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Friday 31 December:

8:00am – 12:00pm

Fil-Presepju

Saturday 1 January:

4:00pm – 7:00pm

POST (VENUE): BASILICA OF ST PETER & ST PAUL, IN-NADUR 38

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours):

4:00pm – 7:00pm

Wirja mtellgħa mill-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Għawdex-Malta 1985 li tinkludi presepji magħmula minn bosta tfal Għawdxin u minn presepisti lokali, kif ukoll oġġetti relatati mal-Milied bħallkartolini antiki.

The exhibition organised by the Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Għawdex-Malta 1985 will include various cribs created by Gozitan children and local crib makers, as well as other items related to the Christmas season such as old Christmas cards.

Saturday 18 December 2021 till Thursday 6 January 2022 Presepju Artistiku POST (VENUE): MAN GOL HOUSE, TRIQ SAN BLAS, IN-NADUR

Presepju artistiku fuq stil bibliku, maħdum minn Matthias Mercieca, b’sett pasturi oriġinali li fih juri l-ġrajja tat-twelid ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu.

An artistic biblical crib, created by Matthias Mercieca, with a unique set of figurines portraying the story of Jesus’ birth.

Sunday 19 December 2021 till Sunday 2 January 2022 Esibizzjoni tal-Presepji POST (VENUE): ST RITA HALL, ST AUGUSTINE CONVENT, ST AUGUSTINE SQUARE, VICTORIA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

9:00am – 12:00pm 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Wirja ta’ presepji u dijorami minn presepisti stabbiliti lokali mtellgħa mill-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Għawdex-Malta 1986.

Nhar il-Ħadd, 26 ta’ Diċembru 2021 fis-7:30pm se ssir sessjoni ta’ mużika minn Gospel Choir.

An exhibition organised by Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju GħawdexMalta 1986 displaying various cribs and dioramas by Local established artists.

The Gospel Choir will be hosting a concert on Sunday, the 26th of December, at 7:30pm.

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Saturday:

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Sunday and Public Holidays:

3:00pm – 8:00pm 39

Sunday 19 December 2021 till Sunday 2 January 2022 Esibizzjoni tal-Presepji Christmas Cribs Exhibition

Sunday & Public Holidays:

10:00am – 12:00pm 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Presepju statiku mibni minn xkejjer, b’xena fl-isfond li tinkludi mitħna tar-riħ, nagħaġ u bosta annimali, u li fih pasturi ta’ qies kbir (45 ċm) maħdumin bit-tafal u mlibbsin bil-kartapesta.

POST (VENUE): PARISH HALL, IX-XEWKIJA

A static crib created from sack. The crib contains large Christmas figurines (45 cm) made from clay and dressed in papier mâché.

Windmill, sheep and other animals can be seen in its scenography.

Saturday 25 till Sunday 26 December 2021 & Saturday 1 till Sunday 2 January 2022 In Praesepio

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Sunday:

5:00pm – 7:30pm

Esibizzjoni ta’ bosta dekorazzjonijiet, presepji u xogħlijiet oħra relatati mal-Milied ta’ artisti lokali.

POST (VENUE): DAR DUN FRANGISK GRIMA, TIĠRIJA STREET, IN-NADUR

An exhibition of various Christmas decorations, cribs and other Christmas-related items created by local artists.

Wednesday 22 December 2021 till Saturday 1 January 2022 Presepju Artistiku mill-Familja De Lorenzo Artistic Crib by De Lorenzo Family POST (VENUE): SOLEIL, MANNAR STREET, IX-XAGĦRA

Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Saturday 25 December:

5:00pm – 6:30pm

Sunday 26 December:

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Saturday 1 January:

5:30pm – 7:00pm

Sunday 2 January:

5:30pm – 7:00pm

Wirja fil-miftuħ organizzata mill-Għaqda Ħbieb tal-Presepju Sezzjoni Nadur, li tirrakkonta l-ġrajja tal-ewwel Milied. Ħinijiet tal-Ftuħ (Opening Hours): Monday to Saturday: 40

6:00pm – 8:30pm

An open-air exhibition organised by the Friends of the Crib, Nadur Association, that narrates the story of the first Christmas.

Ministeru għal Għawdex Ministry for Gozo 2210 0100

Ta’ Sannat 2155 1435 Il-Katidral 2155 4101

Uffiċċju tal-Kultura f’Għawdex Culture Office 2215 6700

San Ġorġ 2155 6377

Uffiċċju tal-Informazzjoni għat-Turisti Tourist Information Office 2291 5452/3

Is-Santwarju Nazzjonali Ta’ Pinu 2155 6187

PARROĊĊI F’GĦAWDEX PARISHES IN GOZO

Ix-Xewkija 2155 6793 / 2156 4608

Il-Fontana 2155 6097 / 2156 0233

Ix-Xagħra 2155 1042 / 2155 7881

Iż-Żebbuġ 2155 4882 / 2155 9043

Għajnsielem 2155 4615 / 2156 1030

TAGĦRIF IEĦOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

L-Għarb 2155 6129 L-Għasri 2156 0137 Il-Munxar 2156 4563 / 2155 3764 / 2156 0845 In-Nadur 2155 1649 / 2156 2284

L-Isptar Ġenerali ta’ Għawdex - Emerġenza Gozo General Hospital - Emergency 112 L-Għassa tal-Pulizija (Victoria) Police Station 2156 2044 Is-Seminarju Maġġuri ta’ Għawdex Gozo Seminary 2155 6479

Il-Qala 2155 6684 / 2155 8552 San Lawrenz 2155 6073

Il-Kurja tal-Isqof Gozo Curia 2155 1211

Ta’ Kerċem 2155 1355

Qoxra tal-Ktieb/Front Cover George Scicluna – Oil on canvas – Holy Mary with Baby Jesus

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Kull organizzatur huwa responsabbli li josserva d-direttivi, li jinħarġu minn żmien għal żmien, kif mitluba millAwtoritajiet tas-Saħħa. Il-parteċipanti u l-udjenza huma mitluba jkunu responsabbli billi josservaw irregolamenti tal-avveniment u dawk maħruġa mill-Awtoritajiet tas-Saħħa, kif ukoll li l-maskra għandha tintlibes f’kull ħin. Minħabba s-sitwazzjoni preżenti jista’ jkun li ċerti avvenimenti jitħassru.

Għalhekk nixtiequ navżawkom biex iżżuru l-paġna tagħna ta’ Facebook: Christmas in Gozo jew www.visitgozo.com għal aktar aġġornamenti.

Every organiser is responsible for observing and adhering to the measures issued by the Health Authorities, which are constantly being updated. Participants and audiences are asked to be responsible by abiding to the regulations of these events and of those issued by the Health Authorities.

Due to the current situation, some events might be cancelled. We kindly urge you to visit our Facebook page: Christmas in Gozo or www.visitgozo. com to keep up to date.