XEWKIJA LOCAL COUNCIL - GOZO

Fiori D’Argenta 2011

The Xewkija Local Council presented Fiori D’Argenta, a festival of culture, history, drama and traditions, on Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June 2011.

Friday 10th June 2011:- Official opening of Fiori D’Argenta. At 8.15pm. Prekursur Phil. Soc. marched from Torri Tingi Street, San Zakkarija Street and St John the Baptist Square. A musical program with the participation of local talent followed. The evening ended with a live performance by special guests, the popular band - Red Electric.

Saturday 11th June 2011:- Open Day for Historical places in Xewkija. The Sculpture Museum, The Rotunda Church and The Gozo 360^o Experience are some of our interesting and historical places.

The activities continued in the evening at St John The Baptist Square with a local talent show. At the same time, there was a Classic and Antique Motor show. Special guests of the evening were Catch A Fire Malta.

Sunday 12th June 2011:- A Horse Defile with the participation of the Prekursur Phil. Soc. marched through various roads and ended with the blessing of the horses at St John The Baptist Square. An exhibition of antique cabs, coaches and carriages was also held, accompanied by the Seguna Folk Group.

Special guests of the day were The Marsa Scouts Pipes and Drums and The Marsa Scouts Corps of Drums who marched through various roads and met at the St John The Baptist Square where they performed a unique show. The entertainment continued with traditional folk music by San Bert Folklor. Fiori D’Argenta’s last activity was the Drama Production ‘Grajjietna’ by Teatru Giovanni.

During the three days of activities at St John the Baptist Square there were also other activities:-

· Exhibition of Local Crafts, Stone sculpture, Blacksmith’s craft, and many other artisan works

· Local Artists Exhibition

· Kids Fair

· Feasts Decorations

This event was organized with the collaboration of the Parliamentary Secretariat for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Council and Public Dialogue and the Malta Tourism Authority. Hon. Dr Chris Said, Parliament Secretary for Consumers, Fair Competition, Local Council and Public Dialogue visited our village during the Fiori D’Argenta.