Today, President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca continued with her visit to the Istrina events taking place in Gozo, which got underway last weekend.

This morning the President, visited locations in Kercem, Munxar, Sannat, Fontana, Ghajnsielem and Xewkija. In each locality, communities presented their donation to the President towards Istrina 2015, collected in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund.

The President was given a warm welcome by the community in each location, along with an artistic programme associated with Christmas. in Kercem, President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca was welcomed by Mayor Mario Azzopardi, together with children who performed their Christmas programme. The President then visited Munxar where she was welcomed by Carmen Said.

The next stop was Fontana, where the President was greeted by Mayor Saviour Borg. Waiting there were over seventy children, with songs of Christmas and narratives related to this Holy event. From there the President went to Xewkija parish church, with a Christmas presentation by children. Xewkija Mayor Paul Azzopardi also presented a donation towards the Istrina 2015.

The last location visited by the President today was Ghajnsielem where she was welcomed by the Mayor Franco Ciangura. The President visited the Nativity Village Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem, where a number of children performed Christmas themed songs.

Istrina Gozo continues tomorrow, and the President and Mr Edgar Preca will continue with their visit to more locations in Gozo. Istrina celebrations will come to a close in Victoria.

Photographs: MGOZ/George Scerri

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