The island of Gozo is always a special place to be at Easter, with events and religious activities taking place across the island, both inside and outside the churches, including concerts of sacred music, processions, pageants and exhibitions of statues, visual arts exhibitions, and many activities for children.

Easter is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar since it commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, a festival celebrating the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Throughout the Lent and Holy week period Ghaqda Drammatika Ghajnsielem will be organising a number of activities:

Way of the CrossA traditional and a modern “Way of the Cross” has been opened at Ta’ Passi fields – the location of the Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem activity.

This will be open every day, until the 12th of April (Easter Sunday). This innovative initiative gives the opportunity for everyone to mediate the Way of the Cross throughout the Lent period.

Local schools, local councils and other community groups are encouraged to organise group meditations.

Ghaqda Drammatika Ghajnsielem explained that the Way of the Cross has been constructed from recycled materials such as wooden pallets.

The Passion and the Lord’s Supper

In collaboration with the Ghajnsielem Local Council, Ghaqda Drammatika Ghajnsielem will be performing a dramatised version of the Passion of the Christ on Sunday, the of 5th April, (Palm Sunday) at Ta’ Passi fields.

This dramatic representation will commence with a live reenactment of The Lord’s Supper at 4pm. A repeat performance will also be held on 10th April (Good Friday) at 9am.

The Last SupperThere will also be a live reenactment of The Lord’s Supper. Actors will portray Jesus sharing his final meal with his Apostles before his crucifixion.

Taking place at Ta’ Passi fields, the atmosphere and the natural surroundings including the animals, will take visitors back in time to experience the Last Supper.

There will also be a live kitchen where traditional Passover food will be prepared.

This will be held on Holy (Maundy) Thursday evening, 9th April, from 8.30pm until 11.30pm and the following morning, Good Friday, 10th April, from 9.00am until 10.30am.

Entrance for these activities is free.

Our Lady of Sorrows ProcessionAnother activity that Ghaqda Drammatika Ghajnsielem organies every year is the procession commemorating Our Lady of Sorrows which leaves the Ghajnsielem Parish church at 6.00pm on 3rd April and continues throughout the various village streets.

Top 2 photos by Alain Salvery and below by Ghaqda Drammatika Ghajnsielem

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