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Experience the timeless story of NativityBETHLEHEM F’GÓAJNSIELEM 2014

Bethlehem f’G˙ajnsielem se jkun animat f’dawn il-©ranet:

DECEMBER 2014

Saturday 6th 4.30pm - 9.00pm Sunday 7th 2.30pm - 7.30pm Monday 8th 2.30pm - 7.30pm Saturday 13th 4.30pm - 8.30pm Sunday 14th 2.30pm - 7.30pm Wednesday 17th 9.30am - 1.30pm Thursday 18th 9.30am - 1.30pm Saturday 20th 4.30pm - 8.30pm Sunday 21st 2.30pm - 7.30pm Thursday 25th 3.30pm - 8.00pm Friday 26th 4.30pm - 7.30pm Saturday 27th 4.30pm - 8.30pm Sunday 28th 2.30pm - 7.30pm

JANUARY 2015

Thursday 1st 3.00pm - 8.00pmSaturday 3rd 4.30pm - 8.00pmSunday 4th 2.00pm - 8.00pm

BETHLEHEM F’GÓAJNSIELEM

Is-sitt edizzjoni ta’ Bethlehem f’G˙ajnsielem se tkun inawgurata nhar is-Sibt, 6 ta’ Diçembru u g˙al darb’o˙ra se ter©a’ toffri l-esperjenza unika tal-©rajja tat-twelid ta’ ˝esù Bambin.

L-attrazzjonijiet prinçipali f’dan il-villa©© tan-Natività jinkludu l-˙anut tal-mastrudaxxa, il-˙addied, il-furnar, it-taverna u s-suq tal-˙xejjex, dawk li jag˙mlu l-˙wejje© mis-suf, is-suq tal-arti©©janat, il-qieg˙a u d-diversi g˙elieqi bir-rg˙ajja u l-annimali. Din is-sena, Forti Chambray se tinbidel f’villa©© tar-Rumani filwaqt li wie˙ed se jkollu wkoll opportunità li jitla’ fuq dg˙ajsa li se tkun miexja tul ix-xmara. Se tirritorna wkoll il-lukanda li se jkollha tliet kmamar g˙al kiri fejn wie˙ed jista’ jg˙ix l-esperjenza tal-˙ajja ta’ elfejn sena ilu. Çertament li l-qofol ta’ Bethlehem f’G˙ajnsielem hija l-grotta tal-Bambin ˝esù.

Ta’ min jg˙id li f’dan il-presepju jie˙du sehem aktar minn 150 attur. Bethlehem f’G˙ajnsielem ikun animat kull nhar ta’ Sibt, Óadd u festi pubbliçi bil-qofol tieg˙u jkun nhar il-Óadd 4 ta’ Jannar bil-mi©ja tas-Slaten Ma©i.

Aktar informazzjoni fuq www.ghajnsielem.com/bethlehem

Saturday 6th December at 5.30pm: Opening of the sixth edition of Bethlehem f’G˙ajnsielem by the President of Malta, Her Excellency Marie Louise Coleiro Preca. The Betlehem Inn, in collaboration with Grand Hotel (G˙ajnsielem), will once again offer the visitors an opportunity to spend a night in Bethlehem in the environment of Judea of 2000 years ago. For the first time, Fort Chambray will feature prominently and will be transformed into a Roman fortress with soldiers, horses etc. Visitors will also have the opportunity to embark onto a traditional Maltese boat and cross through a small river.

Experience the timeless story of NativityBETHLEHEM F’GÓAJNSIELEM 2014

SEĦER IL-PUNENTL-GĦARB GĦAWDEXBil-Kollaborazzjoni mal-Malta RecordsErba’ Records Nazzjonali

Data: 5, 6 & 7 ta’ Diċembru 2014Post: Għarb, Għawdex

Il-Ġimgħa - L-ikbar HamburgerIs-Sibt - Domino Shot - L-ikbar Ciabatta bil-MajjalIl-Ħadd - L-ikbar Torri tat-Tazzi tax-Xampanja

Mixgħela tal-ikbar Christmas Tree minn Kunsill LokaliChristmas Market u l-Villaġġ tal-Artigjanat - Logħob u attrazzjonijiet għat-tfalTluq tal-Familja Sagra mill-Għarb għal Bethlehem f’GħajnsielemGet Together għas-sidien tal-Muturi u KarozziGħodwa ta’ żfi n minn gruppi Maltin u Għawdxin - Esebizzjoni Vokali minn Gospel Choirs - The New Victorians Band - De Bee Band - Korijiet b’ilħna ġodda

Tluq tal-Familja Sagra mill-Għarb għal Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem fi s-6.30pm.

Organizzata bil-kollaborazzjoni tal-Kumitat Milied f’Għawdex 2014 fi ħdan il-Ministeru għal Għawdex.

Il-˝imgha 5 ta’ Diçembru 2014 fis-6.30pm se jsir it-tluq tal-kontin©ent ta’ Bethlehem f’G˙ajnsielem mill-G˙arb li jibqa’ sejjer sa Triq ir-Repubblika ir-Rabat fejn issir il-mixg˙ela uffiçjali mill-Ministru g˙al G˙awdex Dr. Anton Refalo.

Friday 5th December 2014 at 6.30pm: The Bethlehem f’G˙ajnsielem contingent will be leaving from the village of G˙arb and proceeding to Republic Street in Victoria where the street lights will be officially inaugurated by the Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo.

VILLA˝˝ AGRIKOLU U IKEL TAL-MILIED (12, 13 u 14/19, 20 u 21 Diçembru)

Il-Gozitano Agricultural Village se jkun trasformat g˙al ˙mistax-il ©urnata f’villa©© g˙all-Milied. Ser ikun hemm: Ωew© esebizzjoniet - wa˙da ta’ artisti bit-tema tan-Natività f’Vini e Capricci, kuratur Paul Stellini, u o˙ra ta’ fotografija fiç-çentru tal-Gozitano bit-tema Palestina: realtà f’ritratt, kurattriçi Elaine Zammit Haber; wirja mill-ITS li tinkludi attrazzjoni unika ta’ presepju biç-çikkulata u Beer tasting ta’ Lord Chambray li hi l-ewwel birra G˙awdxija; wirja ta’ vetturi ta’ Ωmien il-gwerra u g˙add ta’ korijiet u talent. Duq prodotti G˙awdxin u Mediterranji: Ωejt, ©bejniet, tadam imqadded, sagra tal-porchetta, degustazzjoni ta’ imbejjed lokali u minn madwar id-dinja. Attrazzjoni unika: inbid minn sbatax-il pajjiΩ u sebg˙a u tletin re©jun, b’aktar minn elf flixkun b’tikketta differenti.

The Gozitano Agricultural Village will be hosting a series of events and activities. The site will be transformed by music, illuminations and food stalls offering an impressive selection of wines from 17 different countries and 37 different wine regions with over 1000 different wine labels, and a wide range of local delicacies from the recently launched ‘Ogygia’ range. Other traditional mouth-watering Christmas food will also be available from these stalls. Other Gozitano attractions include production of traditional Christmas sweets by the Institute of Tourism which will also be displaying a unique hand-made crib made entirely from chocolate. Visitors will also get to taste the locally produced Gozitan artisan beer, Lord Chambray, which was launched on the market last summer.

Two exhibitions will be set up during this period: one by various artists depicting a Nativity theme, curator Paul Stellini, and a photography exhibition depicting never seen before pictures of Palestine entitled - Palestine: reality in photos, curator Elaine Zammit Haber.

Wirja ta’ ritratti me˙uda f’Bethlehem u l-madwar mill-©urnalista Joe Mifsud. Ir-ritratti n©ibdu fuq mhedda ta’ Ωmien fit-23 vja©© li g˙amel fl-Art Imqaddsa. L-esebizzjoni se ssir fis-sala tal-Gozitano Agricultural Village fix-Xewkija bil-kollaborazzjoni mal-Kunsill Lokali Xewkija. Il-kuratriçi tal-wirja hi Elaine Zammit Haber.

FUN TRAIN TOURS

Ejja u ˙u gost f’˙ar©a fuq Special Christmas Train li qed jorganizza l-Gozo Calypso Trains. Vja©©i madwar G˙awdex b’waqfien fl-attrazzjonijiet speçjali organizzati g˙all-Milied. Approfittaw mir-rati speçjali g˙al dan iΩ-Ωmien tal-Milied.

Il-Waqfien jinkludu: • Betlehem f’G˙ajnsielem • Il-Villa©© tal-Gozitano • Ir-Rabat, G˙awdex • Il-MuΩew ta’ Karmni Grima fl-G˙arb, G˙awdex

Destinazzjoni unika:

• Presepji Diversi ©ewwa x-Xag˙ra

Enjoy a fun filled outing on the Special Christmas Train being organized by the Gozo Calypso Train. Tours around Gozo stopping en route at the main Christmas attractions which are being held. Make most of the special reduced train rates which are being offered during this Christmas period.

Stops include:• Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem• Gozitano Agricultural Village• Victoria• Gharb (Karmni Grima Museum)

Unique Destination: • Xaghra Cribs

FANTASIJA U TALENT Villa Rundle 13 u 14 ta’ Diçembru 2014

Jumejn ta’ attivitajiet imtella minn studenti tal-iskejjel minn bliet u r˙ula G˙awdxin fejn juru l-˙iliet tag˙hom fi spirtu ferrie˙i ta’ g˙aqda waqt li pajjiΩna jiççelebra avveniment storiku ie˙or. Jipparteçipaw ukoll l-atturi tal-pantomima Sindyrella u l-Bestja li se tittella’ fl-Istitut Kattoliku fil-Floriana.

Two days in which students from various schools and parishes will exhibit local talent: singing, playing, acting, dancing etc. This event will be held at the Villa Rundle, however in case of bad weather everything will be transferred to the Gozo Sports Complex located in Europa Street, Victoria.

DINJA TAT-TFAL Óallu t-tfal ji©u g˙andiGozo Sports Complex 19, 20, 21 ta’ Diçembru 2014

Tlett ijiem fejn it-tfal se jkollhom çans jilag˙bu u jie˙du sehem f’numru ta’ inizjattivi. Se jiltaqg˙u ma’ karattri popolari li normalment jarawhom fuq it-televiΩjoni Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Dora & Diego, Tom & Jerry, Barney, Super Mario, Bugs Bunny, Fireman Sam, Hello Kitty, Spiderman, Minion, Olaf, Mickey & Minnie, iΩda fuq kollox se jiltaqg˙u man-Nanna Tona u Nannu Pawlu u jistg˙u jie˙du ritratt mag˙hom. Ser ikunu jistg˙u jiltaqg˙u wkoll mal-artisti ta’ Çaqqufa is-Sibt 20 ta’ Diçembru.

It-tfal ˙a jkunu mistiedna jikkontribwixxu g˙all-Istrina.

A children’s fun park is being held at Gozo Sports Complex, Victoria, to give children the opportunity to meet their favourite Disney characters and enjoy a variety of activities such as rock climbs, merry-go-rounds, bouncy castles, train, pony and rodeo rides. The event is being organised by the Ministry for Gozo, the Christmas in Gozo Committee in collaboration with Buzzy Kids Entertainment, Abraham’s, Arkadia, David’s Bakery and The Duke.

Dinja tat-TfalHallu t-tfal jigu ghandi

rock climbing • merry-go-rounds • bouncy castles Santa's Grotto • horse and rodeo rides • crafts sessionsmeet and greet sessions with various Disney characters

Gozo Sports Complex

mid-19 sal-21 ta’ Dicembru 2014

Dinja tat-TfalHallu t-tfal jigu ghandi

rock climbing • merry-go-rounds • bouncy castles Santa's Grotto • horse and rodeo rides • crafts sessionsmeet and greet sessions with various Disney characters

Gozo Sports Complex

mid-19 sal-21 ta’ Dicembru 2014

Óu gost u irba˙ ¸mien il-Milied hu Ωmien sabi˙ g˙aliex infakkru t-twelid ta’ ˝esù Bambin. ˝esù jag˙tina rigali l-˙in kollu u ma jistenniex biss iΩ-Ωmien tal-Milied biex jag˙mel dan. Min jattendi f’xi wa˙da mill-attivitajiet jista’ jirba˙ vja©© g˙al Euro Disney f‘Pari©i kif ukoll rigali o˙ra billi j˙alli l-kupun f’wie˙ed minn dawn il-postijiet: Bethlehem f’G˙ajnsielem, Dinja tat-Tfal, fil-Villa©© tal-Milied fil-Gozitano jew fil-MuΩew ta’ Karmni Grima.

Mela meta ΩΩur G˙awdex tinsiex i©©ib mieg˙ek il-kupun li kien mal-kartolina li tqassmet fl-iskejjel.

A Christmas Village will be set up in St. Georges Square, Victoria Gozo. This event is being organized by the Victoria Local Council.

The Christmas Village will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 12th, 13th and 14th December, when St George’s Square will be transformed into a typical Christmas scene with festive wooden huts offering a wide range of products related to Christmas, including a variety of decorations, cribs, crafts and seasonal foods etc. There will be daily storytelling for children. A variety of entertainment for all ages will take place over the three days.

VILLA˝˝ ARTI˝JANALI TAL-MILIED – PJAZZA SAN ˝OR˝

Il-Kunsill Lokali ta’ Victoria se jorganizza Villa©© Arti©janali tal-Milied fi Pjazza San ˝or©. Dan il-Villa©© tal-Milied se jkun miftu˙ nhar il-˝img˙a, is-Sibt u l-Óadd, 12, 13 u 14 ta’ Diçembru. Dakinhar, Pjazza San ˝or© se tinbidel f’xena tipika tal-Milied b’g˙erejjex tal-injam im˙ejjijin biex joffru g˙aΩla wiesg˙a ta’ prodotti marbutin mal-Milied. Dawn jinkludu varjetà ta’ dekorazzjonijiet, presepji, xog˙ol tal-arti©janat, ikel marbut ma’ dan l-ista©un, eçç. Se jkun hemm ukoll kuljum rakkuntar ta’ stejjer g˙at-tfal. Matul dawn it-tlett ijiem se jkun hemm ukoll divertiment g˙al kull età.

MU¸EW TA’ KARMNI GRIMA

Presepju uniku tal-1900 tax-xbejba Karmni Grima li flimkien ma’ Fran©isk Portelli semg˙et le˙en il-Madonna Ta’ Pinu ssej˙ilha “ejja, ejja, ejja”. Il-pasturi ta’ dan il-presepju in˙admu minn Fran©isk Portelli bit-tafal. Ser ikun hemm ukoll esebizzjoni ta’ presepji minn barra minn xtutna u ikel Malti.

This museum will be open during December and will be holding an exhibition of a unique crib, dating back to the 1900s, belonging to Karmni Grima (a Maltese peasant whose mystical religious experience led to the construction of the church of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu). One can also find traditional Maltese food and local traditions including a folklore band.

KUNÇERTI B’KORIJIET VARJI

Carols by Candlelight minn Schola Cantorum Jubilate fil-Knisja ta’ Sant Wistin fit-8pm (5-6 ta’ Diçembru), Chorus Urbanus fil-BaΩilika ta’ San ˝or© (20 ta’ Diçembru), Kunçert mit-tfal: Rigal lil ˝esù Bambin fil-BaΩilika tan-Nadur fis-7pm (25 ta’ Diçembru), Christmas Cheers Concert imtella’ mill-kunsill Lokali Nadur ©ewwa il-pjazza tar-ra˙al fis-7pm (26 ta’ Diçembru). A New Year’s Toast-Tree minn The Gaulitanus Choir, Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz fit-7.45pm (1 ta’ Jannar 2015). Venite Adoremus: Kor Santa Çeçilja fil-Knisja ta’ San Fran©isk, Rabat fit-7.45pm (27 ta’ Diçembru), Puer Natus Est fil-BaΩilika tax-Xag˙ra fis-7pm (28 ta’ Diçembru), Dreams of Vienna kunçert mill-G˙aqda MuΩikali ViΩitazzjoni (28 ta’ Diçembru) fil-Grand Hotel fit-8pm.

ESEBIZZJONI PRESEPJI

L-G˙aqda “Óbieb tal-Presepju G˙awdex-Malta 1985” ser torganizza l-Wirja Annwali tag˙ha ta’ Presepji, Grotti u dak kollu li g˙andu x’jaqsam mag˙hom fis-Sala tal-Wirjiet, Ministeru g˙al G˙awdex bejn is-17 ta’ Diçembru, 2014 u l-1 ta’ Jannar, 2015. Il-ftu˙ uffiççjali se jsir mill-Ministru Dr. Anton Refalo u l-E.T. Mons. Mario Grech.

Il-˙inijiet tal-ftu˙ bejn it-Tnejn u l-˝imgha jkunu waqt il-˙inijiet tax-xog˙ol. Is-Sibt, il-Óadd u festi bejn it-8am - 12pm u bejn l-4pm - 7pm.

Wirja Permanenti tal-Presepji fiç-çentru tal-G˙aqda fi Triq ir-Repubblika, ir-Rabat. Il-ftu˙ tag˙ha se jsir il-Óadd 21 ta Diçembru u tibqa’ miftu˙a sal-Óamis l-1 ta’Jannar 2015. Óinijiet tal-ftu˙ huma mit-Tnejn sas-Sibt mill-5pm sas-7pm u Ódud u festi mid-9am – 12pm u mill-4pm – 7pm

Cribs Exhibition An exhibition of artisian cribs will be open at the Ministry for Gozo main exhibition hall. Another attraction is the small permanent exhibition of cribs located in Republic Street, Victoria (next to the post office).

QUDDIESA TA’ NOFS IL-LEJL

Il-quddiesa tas-seb˙, jew kif aktar nafuha, il-quddiesa ta’ nofs il-lejl li tfakkar it-twelid ta’ ˝esù Bambin ti©i ççelebrata b’mod solenni fil-Katidral t’G˙awdex kif ilu jsir g˙all-mijiet ta’ snin. Din il-funzjoni solenni tibda fil-Katidral bil-prietka tradizzjonali tat-tfajjel g˙al-lejl tal-Milied. Wara tindaqq is-sinfonija pastorali tal-Milied mill-orkestra li tie˙u sehem f’din iç-çelebrazzjoni. Ma’ nofs il-lejl tibda l-quddiesa solenni li tkun immexxija mill-Isqof bis-sehem tal-Kapitlu tal-Katidral. Il-quddiesa tibda bid-daqq u l-kant tar-responsorji tal-Milied li huma innijiet sbie˙ li jiççelebraw it-twelid ta’ ˝esù, kompoΩizzjonijiet ta’ Carlo Diacono. Matul il-quddiesa ji©u esegwiti innijiet tradizzjonali tal-Milied mill-kor tal-Katidral Chorus Ecclesiae Cathedralis flimkien mal-orkestra li takkompanja, b˙al Adeste Fidelis u l-innu tradizzjonali Malti “Ninni la tibkix iΩjed” u biççiet o˙rajn.

Midnight mass celebrated by Bishop Mario Grech will be held at the Gozo Cathedral (Victoria).

PURÇISSJONIJIET BIL-BAMBIN F’LEJLET IL-MILIED

F’attività li tkun organizzata mis-Soçjetà tal-MUSEUM, tfal u Ωg˙aΩag˙ jie˙du sehem f’purçissjoni b’˝esù Bambin imΩewqa b’g˙anjiet tal-Milied fosthom Ninni la tibkix iΩjed u Adeste Fideles. Din il-manifestazjoni kellha l-bidu tag˙ha minn San ˝or© Preca fl-1921.

Fost il-purçissjonijiet li jsiru f’G˙awdex hemm dik tan-Nadur li tie˙u forma ta’ pageant b’mitt persuna©© u bil-parteçipazzjoni tal-Banda Mnarja.

Fir-Rabat, is-Soçjetà tal-MUSEUM tas-subien kif ukoll tal-bniet jorganizzaw dimostrazzjoni b’˝esù Bambin mat-toroq tar-Rabat.

Fix-Xag˙ra, il-purçissjoni ssir f’jum il-Milied fil- 5.00pm

Museum processions are organised in different villages around Gozo.

These processions are now an established tradition and will allow one to peep into the way locals celebrate Christmas. A statue of Baby Jesus is taken round the streets of the village accompanied by children carrying lanterns and singing carols. Philharmonic bands will be animating these processions.

THE LIVING NATIVITY IN NADUR GOZO

Opening HoursFREE ENTRANCE

Friday 26: 5.00pm – 9.00pm.Saturday 27: 5.00pm – 9.00pm.Sunday 28: 3.30pm – 9.00pm.

FESTO CHRISTI NATALITIOSacred Art Exhibition





EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS TREE

Si©ra tal-Milied mag˙mula mill-istudenti b’materjal minn kull pajjiΩ membru tal-Unjoni Ewropea.

Gozo is participating in a European Christmas Tree Decorations Exchange in collaboration with Gozo College G˙arb Primary School. This exchange involves over 200 schools from across the EU. The aim of this project is to educate students through a creative and fun activity. Each school has prepared packs containing a hand-made Christmas Tree decoration and general information about their country and its Christmas celebrations, myths and traditions, their tradition Christmas recipes, local Christmas carols, and how to write Merry Christmas in their language. Schools will be exchanging these packs with other 30 schools selected by Europe Direct Information Centre – Llangollen – Wales. In this way, each school will obtain information about other country’s cultures and traditions from around 30 schools

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

˝rajja unika fil-Pjazza ta’ San ˝or©, ir-Rabat G˙awdex fil-lejl tal-Milied. EΩatt wara l-quddiesa ta’ Nofsilejl tibda’ festa kbira tal-Milied li se tkun tikkonsisti f’Kunçert spettakolari mill-Gozo Youth Wind Band. Jie˙du sehem ukoll kantanti o˙ra li jkantaw kant tal-Milied u medleys fost affarijiet o˙ra.

For the first time ever a Grand Christmas Concert will be held after the Midnight Christmas Mass in St. George’s Square Victoria. A Concert by the Gozo Youth Wind Band will provide a spectacular concert which will include shows by popular local guest pop singers, Christmas Carol singing and other entertainment.

KUNÇERT TA’ LEJLET L-EWWEL TAS-SENA

Pjazza Santu Wistin, ir-Rabat G˙awdex - Il-Kunsill Lokali ta’ Victoria se jorganizza çelebrazzjonijiet bla ̇ las, miftu˙in g˙al kul˙add. Dawn l-attivitajiet festivi se jing˙ataw bidu fl-10 ta’ filg˙axija. New Year’s eve concert in Saint Augustine Square Victoria Gozo. This celebration is being organised free of charge by the Victoria Local Council. Festivities get underway at 10pm.

QALA

Inawgurazzjoni tal-Qala Folk Art Museumil-˝imgha 19 ta’ Diçembru, 7.30pm.

The inauguration of Qala Folk Museum on Friday 19th December at 7.30pm.

SANTA LUÇIJA

Festival tad-Dawl fit-13 ta’ Diçembru. Korteo tat-tfal bix-xemg˙at jixeg˙lu u mixg˙ela tan-nar fil-pjazza, simbolu tad-dawl u l-protezzjoni li tipprovdilna Santa Luçija.

A Light Festival on the 13th of December 2014 in the Village of St. Lucia. There will be a procession of children carrying lighted candles, together with a sort of furnace of fire symbolizing the light and protection provided by St. Lucy.

NADUR

Fin-Nadur se jsir ukoll dramm muΩikali bl-isem ta’ An©lu Mqareb b’Missjoni Speçjali nhar l-20, u s-27 ta’ Diçembru 2014 ©ewwa Teatru MBC, in-Nadur

On the 20th and 27th December 2014 a Musical will be held in Nadur entitled “An©lu Mqareb b’Missjoni Speçjali’ (A Naughty Angel with a Special Mission). This Musical is going to be held at the MBC Theatre, Nadur.

XAGÓRA

Kif g˙amlu g˙al dawn l-a˙˙ar 30 sena, l-Abbatini u l-Grupp tal-Vokazzjonijiet tax-Xag˙ra se jesibixxi presepju statiku kbir. Fiç-Çentru tal-Vokazzjonijiet, fi Triq l-Arç. ˝uΩeppi Diacono, se tittella’ wirja bl-isem Incarnatus Est b’60 Bambin artistiku mag˙mula fost l-o˙rajn fil-©ibs, kartapesta u tax-xemg˙a. Il-wirja ser tkun miftu˙a mill-14 ta’ Diçembru 2014 sal-Óadd 4 ta’ Jannar 2015.

“Incarnatus Est” consist of 60 precious and artistic nativity “Bambini” at Xag˙ra Vocational Center from the 14th December till the 4th January 2015.

Mill-20 ta’ Diçembru 2014 sal-5 ta’ Jannar 2015, se jkunu g˙all-wiri madwar 28 Presepji kbar f’diversi çentri u djar, flimkien ma’ Esebizzjoni tal-Milied fil-BaΩilika ta’ Marija Bambina.

From the 20th December 2014 till 5th January 2015 around 28 Artistic Large Cribs in various centers and homes in the village of Xag˙ra and Christmas Exhibitions at the Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady will be open for public viewing.

SAN LAWRENZ

L-G˙aqda Drammatika San Lawrenz se torganizza l-45 edizzjoni tal-pageant tal-Milied f’San Lawrenz li se jsir il-Óadd 21 ta’ Diçembru 2014 fis-6pm fil-Pjazza ewlenija u mat-toroq ta’ San Lawrenz. Dan il-pageant huwa attività unika tal-Milied f’G˙awdex peress li dan il-pageant jag˙ti l-bidu tieg˙u mid-djar tan-nies u fl-a˙˙ar jispiçça fil-pjazza ewlenija. Nofs il-popolazzjoni ta’ San Lawrenz tie˙u sehem f’dan il-pageant.

G˙aqda Drammatika San Lawrenz is organizing its 45th edition of the Christmas Pageant in San Lawrenz on Sunday 21st December 2014 at 6pm in the Main Square and along the streets of San Lawrenz. This pageant is unique in its kind because it begins from the parishoners’ homes and comes to an end in the Main Square. Half the population of this village takes part in this pageant.

GÓAJNSIELEM

Presepju artistiku ma˙dum mill-artist Paul Stellini b’sett pasturi ori©inali tat-terrakotta tal-artist Ωag˙Ωug˙ promettenti fl-arti sagra Manuel Farrugia. Post – Ta˙t il-Knisja Arçipretali t’G˙ajnsielem(Faççata tal-KaΩin tal-Banda)

An artistic Crib made by renowned artist Paul Stellini with original terracotta figures made by the promising sacred art artist Manuel Farrugia will be on display beneath the G˙ajnsielem Parish Church (In front of the Ghajnsielem Band Club)

Si©ra tal-Milied kbira mag˙mula b’materjal riçiklat. Din tittella’ fuq iz-zuntier tal-Knisja Parrokkjali tal-Madonna ta’ Loreto.

A Christmas Tree made up entirely from recycled material will be set up in the main square of the village. The making of this Christmas Tree involves the direct participation of children and their parents.

WASLA TAL-MA˝I / ARRIVAL OF THE THREE KINGS

Fl-4 ta’ Jannar 2015 fix-Xag˙ra fl-10am: La Cavalcata Dei Re Magi. Il-wasla triunfali tat-tliet Slaten Ma©i ©ewwa Pjazza Vittorja fix-Xag˙ra. Il-Ma©i jaslu l-pjazza fuq iΩ-Ωwiemel lebsin ilbies orjentali. Wara ssir manifestazzjoni tal-laqg˙a mal-Familja Mqaddsa u r-Rg˙ajja.

On the 4th January 2015 at 10am: La Cavalcata dei Re Magi - The Triumphal Arrival an entry of the Three Kings on horseback into Victory Square in Xag˙ra, clad in oriental royal outfits following a public manifestation welcoming the Holy Family and the shepherds.

Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem jag˙laq bil-kbir nhar il-Óadd 4 ta’Jannar 2015 fil-festa tal-Epifanija bil-wasla tas-Slaten Magi. Wara t-tluq tag˙hom minn destinazzjoni li ser tit˙abbar aktar ‘il quddiem, il-vja©© jil˙aq il-qofol tieg˙u x˙in it-tliet Rejiet tal-Orjent, kollha libsin ilbies rikk, jid˙lu Bethlehem g˙all-adorazzjoni ta’ ˝esù Bambin.

Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem comes to an end with the Adoration of the Magi on the Feast of Epiphany, on Sunday 4th January 2015. The three kings will depart from a yet-to-be-announced location and make the triumphant entrance to the nativity village late in the afternoon, stopping at the grotto to present gifts to baby Jesus.

Óelu Bambin hija diska tal-Milied, b’messa©© ewlieni li l-Milied huwa kollu kemm hu tal-Bambin ˝esù u ji©bor fih diski ori©inali li huma kollha baΩati fuq is-sens reli©juΩ li j©orr mieg˙u l-Milied. Kantanti stabbiliti li huma membri minn dan il-grupp ser ikantaw live ©ewwa l-Villa©© tal-Gozitano, Fantasija u Talent u Dinja tat-tfal. Dawn il-kanzunetti ser jindaqqu matul Triq ir-Repubblika fix-xahar ta’ Diçembru.

“Óelu Bambin” is a Christmas song to convey the message that Christmas is solely the feast of Baby Jesus. It includes original Christmas songs. Songs from this cd will be played live at Villa©© tal-Gozitano, Fantasija u Talent, Dinja tat-tfal and along Republic Street.

IL-ÓA˝AR - HEART OF GOZO

1. Fost l-esibiti permanenti, hemm l-urna bil-Bambin li De Soldanis irrefera g˙aliha fid-deskrizzjoni tal-knisja ta’ San ˝or©. Permanent exhibits include an urn containing the Baby Jesus which was mentioned by De Soldanis in his description of St George’s parish church.

2. Sal-4 ta’ Jannar 2015 hemm wirja temporanja dwar l-Arti fil-Bollol Maltin bit-tema tal- Milied, inkluΩi l-pitturi ori©inali ta’ Emvin Cremona u Paul Camilleri Cauchi. Till 4th January 2015 there is a temporary Exhibition highlighting Art in Malta Stamps, including Christmas sets with original paintings and drawings.

3. Se jintrama’ presepju tal-kartapesta bil-pasturi tat-terrakotta, xog˙ol arti©janali ta’ George Farrugia, ikkaratterizzat mill-˙ajja rustika, sempliçi u umli li fil-qalba tag˙ha kienet ˙ajja spiritwali. Jattira l-attenzjoni fuq il-grotta ta’ Betlehem bil-messa©© sublimi tal-im˙abba li Alla g˙andu g˙all-bniedem.A papier-mâché crib is being set up with terracotta figurines. This artisinal work by George Farrugia emphasises the simple and humble inherently spiritual rustic life which characterizing the Betlehem grotto with its sublime message of God’s love for mankind.

4. G˙all-Milied hemm g˙all-wiri sett pasturi ta’ ̋ uΩeppi Giusti (1906-1993) mag˙mula mit-tafal u l-kartapesta sa 28 çentimetru fid-daqs. Dan hu parti minn kollezzjoni ikbar ta’ xog˙ol ta’ dan l-artist BormliΩ imfa˙˙ar ferm. Jinag˙at li “f’Malta ma kienx hawn pasturi isba˙ minn dawk mag˙mulin minn dan l-img˙allem...fini ˙afna.” A special Christmas treat is a set of clay and papier-mâché figurines (up to 29 cm high) by artist ˝uΩeppi Giusti (1906-1993) whose work has been hailed as being of the finest quality.

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Arzella Restaurant 21554662

Hotel Calypso 21562000

Il-Kartell Restaurant 21556918

Mellos Bar & Grill 79061180

Otters Bistro 21556606

Pebbles Restaurant 21556151

Qbajjar Resturant 21551124

Ta’ Pennellu Restaurant 21559730

Ta’ Frenç Restaurant 21553888

G˙arb Il-Kunvent Restaurant 21559612

Victoria Café Jubilee 27556026

Coffee Break Cafe 27551295

Cupcake Cafe 21551112

Downtown Hotel 22108000

Duke’s Café 21555502

El Dorado Restaurant 21556333

Fuhua Restaurant 21564666

Grapes Wine Bar 79473536

Kozmo cafe 21553790

Lucky Jacks Bar & Grill 22108000

Maldonado Restaurant 21550222

Mo’s Deli 27243663

Rizzels Cafe 21564129

Universal Sports bar 21550474

G˙ajnsielem Ankra Restaurant 79285833

Country Terrace Restaurant 21551533

Grand Hotel 21563840

˝uΩeppi Café & Bistro 21563592

Il-Kcina tal-Barrakka 21556543

Il Porto Vecchio Restaurant 21563317

Rexy Restaurant 21560873

Snack Time Kiosk 99866687

Seaview Restaurant 21565541

Ta’ Tona Restaurant 21561967

Veranda Restaurant 27560111

Xag˙ra D Venue Restaurant 21566542

Cornucopia Hotel 21556486

Xlendi Boat House Restaurant 21569153

Çima Restaurant 21558407

Il Terrazzo Restaurant 27551106

Sapana Indian Restaurant 21562100

Ta’ Karolina Restaurant 21559675

Zafiro Resturant 21565555

St. Patrick’s Hotel 21562951

Qala D Bar Cafe & Restaurant 21556242

San Lawrenz Kempinski Hotel 2211 0000

SannatTa’ Çenç Hotel 22191000

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TLUQ/FROM TLUQ/FROMMĠARR - GĦAWDEX ĊIRKEWWA-MALTA MGARR - GOZO CIRKEWWA - MALTA 01:30 02:0003:30 04:0005:00 05:4506:00 06:30 (A)06:30 (A) 06:45 (B)06:45 (B) 07:00 (A)07:00 (C) 07:3007:30 08:1508:15 09:0009:00 09:4509:45 10:3010:30 11:1511:15 12:0012:00 12:4512:45 13:3013:30 14:1514:15 15:0015:00 15:4515:45 16:3016:30 17:1517:15 18:0018:00 18:4519:15 20:0020:45 21:2022:00 22:3523:45 00:20

A: It-Tnejn (eskluż btala pubblika / Mon exluding public holidays)B: Mit-Tlieta sal-Ħadd (inkluż btala pubblika / Tue - Sun including public holidays)

Parroċċi f’GħawdexFontanaTel: 2155 6097 / 2156 0233

GħajnsielemTel: 2155 4615 / 2156 1030

GħarbTel: 2155 6129

GħasriTel: 2156 0137

MunxarTel: 2156 4563 / 2155 3764 / 2156 0845

NadurTel: 2155 1649 / 2156 2284

QalaTel: 2155 6684 / 2155 8552

San LawrenzTel: 2155 6073

Ta’ KerċemTel: 2155 1355

Ta’ SannatTel: 2155 1435

KatidralTel: 2155 4101 / 2155 6087

San Ġorġ2155 6377

XagħraTel: 2155 1042 / 2155 7881

XewkijaTel: 2155 6793 / 2156 4608

ŻebbuġTel: 2155 4882 / 2155 9043

Tagħrif Ieħor (Additional info)Gozo ChannelTel: 2155 6114 / 2156 1622 / 2210 9000

Sptar Ġenerali ta’ GħawdexTel: 2156 2700 / 2210 6154 / 2210 6161

Għassa tal-Pulizija (Victoria)Police stationTel: 2156 2044

Uffiċċju tal-Kultura f’GħawdexCulture OfficeTel: 2215 6700

Seminarju ta’ GħawdexGozo SeminaryTel: 2155 6479

Ministeru għal GħawdexMinistry for GozoTel: 2215 6400

Kurja tal-isqofGozo CuriaTel: 2155 1211

Uffiċċju tal-Informazzjoni għat-TuristiTourist Information Office22915452/3

KUMITAT MILIED F’GÓAWDEX 2014(Ma˙tur mill-Ministru g˙al G˙awdex Dr Anton Refalo)

Dr Joe Mifsud - (Chairman)Catherine Cauchi - (Segretarja)Aaron AguisDavid Apap AguisJesmond BorgDun Gerard BuhagiarJohn FalzonJoseph FarrugiaMaria FarrugiaNoel FormosaAnton GaleaNicholas GaleaJoseph G. GrechCharles HiliJoe MuscatAbraham SaidAnthony SaidOliver SalibaJosienne SciclunaPaul StelliniJoseph SultanaChristine VellaRuth VellaElaine Zammit Haber

Óajr speçjali lil Edmond Rizzo, koordinatur tal- logistika f’Malta u Andre’ Azzopardi g˙all-qari tal-provi.

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