The St Joseph Band said that they took great pride in representing Ghajnsielem during a recent four day trip to Sicily for the feast of St Paul in Palazzolo Acreide near Siracusa.

The Band said that the ‘Liberta’ newspaper of Siracusa, featured a full page article about the trip by the St Joseph Band, the article praised the performance of the musical programme which the band had performed on the 29th of June, which was the actual feast day.

A party of eighty went on the four day trip consisting of band members and supporters. They arrived in Sicily on the 28th of June.

On their first evening, the band said they marched around the village carrying flags and proudly waving the Maltese and the Band’s flag.

The last two days were dedicated to shopping at several large shopping malls and open markets and also excursions to Noto, Catania and Siracusa.

The band had been invited by UNESCO representative Mr Ray Bondin. The delegation included over 50 bandsmen, members of the executive committee and supporters. The Mayor of Ghajnsielem, Francis Cauchi and Archpriest Can. Frankie Bajada also attended.

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