Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem, was officially opened on Saturday, with Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri, Ghajnsielem Mayor Kevin Cauchi and Deputy Mayor Franco Ciangura, who has the responsibility of the Nativity Village under the Local Council.

Minister Camilleri thanked everyone who had contributed towards ensuring that Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem could once again take place after an absence of 2 years.

This year, the 12th edition of this popular Christmas event will be a special ”walk-thru” edition of the nativity village, which is spread over 25,000sqm of land at Ta’ Passi Fields, where visitors can experience the greatest story ever told.

Also present at the opening was the Opposition Spokesperson for Gozo Chris Said. Writing on social media following the visit, he thanked the volunteers who work so hard for the success of this attraction, as well as the Ghajnsielem Local Council for the organisation of the event.

Visitors will be requested to book their entrance online, whilst a Vaccine certificate will be required upon entrance (under 12 years not required to present certificate however booking is still necessary).The visit will take place in the form of a walk-thru experience of around 30 minutes, on the 19th, 26th, 27th, and 28th of December, and the 1st and 2nd of January. To book your visit please click here.

Places are limited and visitors will be asked to wear a face mask at all times and the walk-thru is one-way only.

The organisers said that, ”whilst we hope you understand the limitations and measures we had to implement in this year’s edition, we hope you will enjoy this experience.”

They have expressed their gratitude to the Ghajnsielem Local Council and the Ministry for Gozo ‘for the encouragement and support to ensure that this event returns to the cultural calendar. Without their support this event could not take place.”

For more information please call +356 21561515.

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