The first edition of the Gozo Easter Festival – Grand Easter Pageant, is taking place in Victory Square Xaghra, on Easter Sunday – A celebration of the Resurrection. “Where are you coming from? Where are you going?”
Events get underway from 4.00pm onwards. There will be the children’s area, folk singing and traditional Maltese food.
At 6.00pm the statue of the Risen Christ leaves the Basilica for a manifestation in Victory Square with the participation of Victory Band. Blessing and distribution of figolli (Easter delicacy in various forms) takes place.
The highlight of the Easter Festival will be the grand pageant ‘Mnejn gejh Fejn Sejjerh’ This will start right after the demonstration with the statue of the Risen Christ.
The closing item of the festival will be Cash & Band. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.