The Ghaqda Muzikali San Girgor Ta’ Kercem have celebrated the silver jubilee of the musical society with the launch of a book for the the occasion – ‘L-Ghaqda Muzikali San Girgor Ta’ Kercem – Storja tal-Ewwel 25 Sena 1997 -2022.’

On Sunday, a delegation from the Ghaqda Muzikali San Girgor Ta’ Kercem made up of the President and the Secretary together with Mons. Karm Borg, met with Cardinal Mario Grech at his residence in Kercem.

During this meeting the publication – The Musical Society of St Gregory of Kercem. History of its first 25 years was presented to Cardinal Grech.

Several experiences were shared from the history of the Association, “beautiful memories that we continue to cherish having all lived with the same Cardinal as our companion – as a priest, parish priest, Bishop and now Cardinal,” the Society said.

Cardinal Grech expressed his wish for more work in the areas in which the Association works.Last week, during a courtesy call to President George Vella, the Committee of the Ghaqda Muzikali San Girgor Ta’ Kercem presented him with their book ‘L-Ghaqda Muzikali San Girgor Ta’ Kercem – Storja tal-Ewwel 25 Sena 1997 -2022,’ celebrating 25 years since the establishment of the musical society.

The Committee also presented a donation to the President for The Malta Community Chest Fund.Back in October last year, Acting President, Professor Frank Bezzina, attended the celebrations and commemorations on the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Ghaqda Muzikali San Girgor, Kercem.

In a few words during the inauguration of the beautification work in the main hall of the band club and the presentation of a book commemorating this anniversary, he said that such occasions strengthen a fundamental sector of Maltese culture and tradition.

Noting with satisfaction the large number of youths joining the band club and taking an active part in the work of the musical society, the Acting President remarked that “youths are the culmination of new ideas through which such musical societies remain relevant and keep adapting to the tastes of a modern and dynamic society that values village feasts and traditions.”

Photos with Cardinal Grech by Ghaqda Muzikali San Girgor Ta’ Kercem; Photo with President Vella by Matthew Cutajar Icam, and bottom photos by Photocity Malta

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