Sunday marked a very special occasion for the Gozitan firm Magro Brothers, who celebrated their 100th Anniversary.

A 'festa' themed event was organised on Sunday evening at the Villa Rundle Gardens in Victoria, by the Directors of Magro Brothers.Hundreds of people joined to celebrate the 100 years of History. President Marie-Louis Coleiro Preca, The Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat and Mrs Muscat, Dr Simon Busuttil, Leader of the Opposition and the Bishop of Gozo Mgr.Mario Grech, together with a number of members of parliament, were just a few among the special guests.

The Directors of many distributors and retail outlets in Malta and Gozo also joined in the celebrations.Mr John Magro, Managing Director addressed the guests with an emotional speech followed by a feature which was screened outlining the last 100 years of Magro Brothers. The many guests were also entertained with live music, a selection of Maltese delicacies, together with flowing wine and cocktails.

A book about the Gozo and how the business developed over the past 100 years was launched during the ceremony. The author of the book 'A Century of Enterprise,' was Dr Joseph Bezzina, a well know local researcher and the book design and photography was taken care of by Mr Daniel Cilia.

All proceeds from donations received for the book during this event was shared among the Malta Community Chest Fund and The Marigold Foundation.The Centenary Celebrations closed off with a spectacular fireworks display, with all the guests saying that they had enjoyed a memorable evening.

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