The ‘Adoration of the Magi’ event, has been launched by the Minister for Gozo Dr. Anton Refalo, in the presence of the mayor of Ghajnsielem, Francis Cauchi. The Three Kings will arrive by an Air Malta flight from Rome on Saturday and will start their journey in Malta on Sunday from Mellieha before making a triumphant entrance to Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem.

The Maltese Contingent will fly to Rome on Thursday morning 2nd January 2014 and between Thursday and Friday there will be a programme organised by the Tolfa Local Council, which will include visits to senior citizens in the local community and a public activity during which the three Kings will start this unique voyage with the Maltese Islands being their final destination.

In Tolfa, the Contingent will be welcomed by Mayor Luigi Landi where both sides will hold talks to further enhance and promote co-operation between the Ghajnsielem and Tolfa Local Councils.

There will also be meetings held with all stakeholders concerned, during which the Minister for Gozo will explain the potential of the Maltese Islands with regards to religious tourism.

The Contingent will make a short stop at the Vatican Square, where an Official of the Holy See will welcome the delegation. Letters written by children and other citizens of Ghajnsielem will be delivered to be forwarded to His Holiness Pope Francis. The letter writing was the initiative by Radio Lauretana, the radio station of Parish Church Madonna of Loreto in Ghajnsielem.

On Saturday morning, the Three Kings will leave Fiumicino Airport en route to Malta on board an Air Malta flight. Upon arrival in the Maltese Islands they will ride on horse-back to Bethlehem in Ghajnsielem.

The general public is being invited to follow this unique trip.

The programme for the weekend will be as following:

Saturday 4th January

12.25 pm – The Three Wise Men arrive at Gudja MIA on Air Malta flight KM 613 from Rome,

Sunday 5th January

9.15am Departure of the Magi from Selmun Tower.

10.15am Arrival at Mellieha’s main square.

10.30am Short re-enactment of the Three Kings in the main square.

11.00am Departure from Mellieha’s main square to Cirkewwa.

2.15 pm Departure from Cirkewwa with Gozo Channel Ferry.

2.45 pm Arrival in Mgarr Harbour, to be met by Minister for Gozo and departure to Ghajnsielem main streets.

The Three wise men will make the triumphant entrance at the nativity village, Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem, at around 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.

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