The 3rd edition of ‘Bethlehem f’ Ghajnsielem’ will close this coming Sunday, the 2nd of January, the Epiphany, with the Adoration of the Magi, as the ‘Three Kings’ will travel all the way from the village of Mellieha in Malta to Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem on horses.

The ‘Three Kings’ will start their trip in Mellieha’s main square at 10.00am in the morning. After passing through the main streets of the village on horseback, the Magi will catch the 2.15pm ferry from Cirkewwa. At 3.00pm, the ‘Three Kings’ will depart from Mgarr Harbour on horseback via Mgarr Road and to the main square of Ghajnsielem accompanied by the locals. The three wise men will make the triumphal entrance to the nativity village, Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem, at 4.00pm stopping at the grotto to present gifts to baby Jesus. This will mark the end of four weekends of animation and months of hard work.

Volunteers from the Dar tal-Providenza, a home that provides therapeutic, medical, educational and spiritual care to over 100 residents will collect donations from the crowd assisting the event. You can join the three kings by joining in with the animation in Mellieha’s main square or by travelling to Cirkewwa with them on foot, with your motorcycle or by being part of the carcade. More details can be provided from the Mellieha Local Council office by calling (+356) 21521333 or by contacting a member from the Fondazzjoni Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem on (+356) 99849250 or (+356) 99459426.

The Full Schedule

10.00am The Three Kings strt thier journey to Mellieha Main Square

10.30am Re-enactment with Herod and Roman Soldiers

11.00am The Three Kings will depart to Cirkewwa on horses

2.15pm Gozo Channel ferry departs to Gozo

3.00pm The Magi will depart from Mgarr Terminal to Ghajnsielem

4.00pm Triumphal entrance to Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem

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