The 14th edition of Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem continues to welcome visitors this week, with the life-size crib laid out across Ta’ Passi at the entrance to Ghajnsielem.

The live nativity scene is spread over an area of 20,000 square metres, and seeks to replicate, the atmosphere and environs of Bethlehem at the time when Jesus Christ was born over 2000 years ago, with the help of around 100 volunteer actors to set the scene.

The magical event is synonymous with the Christmas season in Gozo and attracts thousand of visitors from both home and abroad, to experience the truly magical nativity village.

The main attraction for visitors to the nativity village is of course the Grotto, with the Baby Jesus in the loving arms of Mary and with Joseph by her side.

As in previous years, Bethlehem in Ghajnsielem will offer a mix of local traditions and crafts along with everything that we generally associate with the traditional Maltese nativity scene.

Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem will be animated during the following dates and times this week:

Monday 1st 3.00pm – 7.00pm

Sunday 7th 2.30pm – 7.00pm (Adoration of the Magi).

Photo: MGOZ

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