Xewkija Local Council organised a programme of celebrations in the village during the past week to mark the occasion of Jum ix-Xewkija.
The main event took place on Saturday evening at Teatru Giovanni in Xewkija and included a musical interlude with the Precursor Band, as well as the presentation of awards.
During this ceremony, which was attended by the Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo and other distinguished guests, the Xewkija Mayor Paul Azzopardi awarded Maria Pia Saliba and Charles Borg respectively, with the Gieh ix-Xewkija and Premju Hidmet iz-Zghazagh award for their efforts and dedication during the past year.
Photographs: MGOZ/George Scerri