Various events took place recently to celebrate Jum ix-Xewkija, the main event of the festivities was held at Teatru Govanni (Centru Parrokjali Xewkija) and among the activities, Banda Prekursur held the annual musical programme, providing a great evening of entertainment to the audience.
There was also a fashion show brought by Little Booteek Kids’ Wear where at the end of which, each child was given a partecipation certificate and a book.
Also author Raymond C. Xerri and artist Paul Falzon donated their latest publications (a reading book about Xewkija’s history for children and a drawing book about Xewkija’s main sights) to the Local Council and to Xewkija Primary School.
These activities led to the final item of the show, the annual prize of Gieh ix-Xewkija, which this year was given to Mr Louis Vella, actual President of Banda Prekursur who has been serving the local village for many years.
Others events held during the Jum ix-Xewkija commemoration, was on the 335th birthday of our village, when the Xewkija Local Council held two activities.
Before the annual mass held at the Xewkia Parish Church dedicated to St. John the Baptist, there was a small ceremony next to Ta’ Hniena Chapel, in which a new monument dedicated to the lost lives of World War I and World War II was unveiled.
Present for the unveiling was the Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo, Mayor Mr Paul Azzopardi, local Archpriest Mons. Carmelo Merieca and Councillors Ms. Jeanelle Attard and Mr. Domenic Zerafa together with the relatives of the lost souls during war time.