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Event Series Event Series: Festa Marija Bambina – Xagħra

Lejlet Il-Festa – Marija Bambina

September 7 @ 09:20 - September 8 @ 00:30

Free

The day begins at 9:20am, when the Malta Armed Forces Band, accompanied by the Honor Guard, will march from Marija Bambina Street to the square named after the President of Malta, Dr Myriam Spiteri Debono. Upon arrival, a blessing will be given, followed by the singing of the Te Deum hymn in thanksgiving for the conclusion of the Novena and Triduum. The solemnity of the moment will be enhanced by the voices of the Basilica choir Voci Angeliche, under the direction of Grace Vella Refalo.

At 11:00am, Victory Square will host a commemorative ceremony under the patronage of President Dr Myriam Spiteri Debono. The event, organized in collaboration with the Xagħra Historical Reenactment Organisation and the Xagħra Local Council, pays tribute to the Sieges of Malta and the protective grace of Baby Mary over the Maltese Islands. Wreaths will be laid around the Siege Monument, and the ceremony will conclude with the singing of the Maltese National Anthem.

The afternoon continues with Mass at 5:00pm, followed by the Solemn Pontifical Translation at 6:00pm. Led by His Excellency Monsignor Anton Teuma, Bishop of Gozo, the procession will depart from the Passion Oratory and include the W.R. Collegiate Chapter, clergy, abbots, parish confraternities, and members of the public. The Victory Band of Xagħra will accompany the procession.

At 6:30pm, the First Vespers of the Solemnity of the Nativity of Baby Mary will be celebrated, again led by Bishop Anton Teuma. The service will include the singing of Salve Regina and a Blessing with the Blessed Sacrament.

The evening Mass will be held at 8:00pm, setting the stage for the Night of Victory at 8:45pm, when a spectacular fireworks and pyrotechnic show will light up the skies from Nuffara Hill, on the outskirts of Xagħra. This dazzling display is organized by the Xagħra Fireworks Association 1973.

The celebrations continue at 9:15pm with a march by the Mnarja Band from Nadur, leading into the Triumphal Feast Eve March at 9:30pm, featuring the Victory Band from Xagħra and the La Stella Band. Meanwhile, the Mnarja Band will perform a musical program on stage at Victory Square.

Finally, at midnight, the 7th edition of the 3D Mapping show will be projected onto the church façade, accompanied by LED bracelets and a musical performance by Voci Angeliche and Pamela Bezzina, under the title Votum Gentis. The night will conclude with a synchronized fireworks show set to music, created by Skyart.

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Start:
September 7 @ 09:20
End:
September 8 @ 00:30
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Free
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Xagħra Basilica

Venue

Xagħra Square
Pjazza l-Vitorja
Xagħra, Gozo Malta
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