Il-Hagar Museum in Gozo has prepared a festive agenda of events throughout this season. These include:

· Lectures by Mgr Dr Edgar Vella (The Baroque Neapolitan Crib – 11am on 2 December) and Prof Maria Frendo (Medicinal Snow – 7.30pm on 22 December).

· Art exhibition of Nativity Splendours curated by Joseph Calleja all around the different levels. Additional attractions are the Milied f’Ghawdex philatelic showcase and the Piranesi and Klinger etchings.

· Presepji and Pasturi (artisanal nativity scenes and statuettes).

· Lunchtime Concerts at 11.30am: Visual & Performing Arts School Ensemble (9 December), Brass Tubes Ensemble (16 December) and Laudate Pueri Choir (23 December).

· Hands-on Workshop for children at 11.30am on 27 December, for which registration is essential on events@heartofgozo.org.mt.

The programme comes to a climax with the Pranzu tal-Hbieb – traditional fundraising Lunch – at the Basilica Annex on Sunday 7 January at 12.30pm.

Il-Hagar Museum is located in St George’s Square, Victoria, it is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm, with no entrance fee.

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