St George’s Parish, Gozo has announced a series of special events to mark the end of celebrations for the 175th anniversary of the titular statue of St George sculpted in 1839 by Pietru Pawl Azzopardi.
The celebrations started in April this year and included a special hand stamp issued by MaltaPost on the 23rd of April, and also to mark the occasion the Basilica of St George issued a commemorative postcard and stamp.
The programme of events is as follows:
Friday, the 31st of October:
7.30pm – Corteo from St Augustine’s Square to St George’s Basilica.
8.00pm – Vigil Celebration of All Saints Day at St. George’s Basilica.
Saturday, the 1st of November:
7.30pm – Akkademja Muziko-Letterarja.
Sunday, the 9th of November:
12.30pm – A festive Buffet to mark the end of these special celebrations will be organised at Calypso Hotel, Marsalforn, ticket price €25. For booking and more information, contact St George’s Parish Office.
From Saturday, the 1st to Sunday, the 23rd of November:
Exhibition San Gorg 175 Sena Fostna taking place in St George’s Square.