Events for easter in Malta?

MaltaCommando Contributor

Member since 17 February 2013

MaltaCommandoContributor01 April 2015 15:09:08

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Hello, I am trying to find what events and activities there is in Malta this easter, but besides one website, and some casual news in the newspaper, I cannot find any good site that lists them all. On whatsonmalta.com, they omit a large amount (such as the motorboats race in St.Paul's Bay).

So my question would be, is there is some other website or forum I don't know about? or alternatively, what special events you know there will be this easter?

Alanaos Member

Member since 27 March 2015

AlanaosMember03 April 2015 08:00:23

I'm having the same problem. Perhaps people could just post on here about any events that they know of? It's a start.

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP03 April 2015 08:19:11

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It may be useful to look on your Parish website,Council and Parish Council, assuming they are updated.
The activities in our village are promulgated in local shops etc. on flyers.

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP03 April 2015 08:27:21

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See this:

Two famous parades take place on Good Friday in Qormi on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Vittoriosa.
Also Xaghra (Gozo).

I would suggest that most observances are Christian religious by default seeing as this is a Catholic dominant country.

Alanaos Member

Member since 27 March 2015

AlanaosMember03 April 2015 08:43:47

Thanks Redmick.聽 The religious origin doesn't bother me.聽 I'm on my own with my 15 month old daughter (OH is away working) so I'm just looking for ways to entertain us both with minimal stress (parking and huge crowds being the ones to avoid).

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP04 April 2015 03:45:59

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On Gozo.

The very popular, annual Easter Egg Hunt event, organised by the Ghajnsielem Local Council, is taking place on Easter Sunday, between 2pm and 5pm, at Pjazza 10 ta鈥� Dicembru Ghajnsielem, next to Bethlehem鈥檚 entrance.

There will be around 3000 free chocolate eggs up for grabs. 鈥楤uzzy Kids鈥� will be providing plenty of entertainment for all ages of children, including the wizard castle, bouncy castle, merry-go round, fairy tent, rock climber, bugs bunny, train and pony rides and much more.

Entrance, entertainment and rides are all free of charge. Everyone is warmly invited to spend an unforgettable family Easter afternoon.

The event may be postponed to the following Sunday in case of bad weather on the day.

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP04 April 2015 03:47:29

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GuestPoster566 ViP

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GuestPoster566ViP04 April 2015 03:52:20

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On Gozo.
The first edition of the Gozo Easter Festival 鈥� Grand Easter Pageant, is taking place in Victory Square Xaghra, on Easter Sunday 鈥� A celebration of the Resurrection. 鈥淲here are you coming from? Where are you going?鈥�
Events get underway from 4.00pm onwards. There will be the children鈥檚 area, folk singing and traditional Maltese food.
At 6.00pm the statue of the Risen Christ leaves the Basilica for a manifestation in Victory Square with the participation of Victory Band. Blessing and distribution of figolli (Easter delicacy in various forms) takes place.
The highlight of the Easter Festival will be the grand pageant 鈥楳nejn gejh Fejn Sejjerh鈥� This will start right after the demonstration with the statue of the Risen Christ.
The closing item of the festival will be Cash & Band. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.