This coming Sunday, the 8th of January, the Feast of the Epiphany will be celebrated in the village of Xaghra with the ‘La Cavalcata dei Magi.’ A couple depicting Mary and Joseph carrying the baby Jesus will make their way to their place in front of the Basilica, with a shepherd and lamb following. The shepherd will pay homage to baby Jesus and then take his place next to them.

From three different streets, 8th September Avenue, Triq 28 t’April 1688 and Triq il-Knisja, the Wise Men on horseback will converge on Victory Square. They will travel wearing rich attire accompanied by pages carrying the three biblical presents, gold, incense and myrrh.

Once they arrive in the square they will follow a moving star travelling overhead, across the Square until they arrive in front of the manger where, one by one, they will present their gifts and pay homage to baby Jesus.

The Magi will then enter the Basilica to attend the Celebration of the Eucharist, where they will make the offerings at Mass, to be heard at 11.00am

Ghaqda Il-Milied fix-Xaghra, who organise the event, said that it was started for the first time on the island in 2009.

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