The first day of activities of the 'Gimgha Ghajnsielem' was dedicated to the sick and elderly. The mayor together with the councillors and representatives of the St Joseph Band Club and Ghajnsielem F.C. brought joy to many elderly and sick people when they visited their homes late this afternoon. The delegation was split into 3 groups and each group visited 10 different homes.

Many wanted to offer refreshments as they narrated interesting stories and recounted some of their life experiences while bringing back memories of the old times. The happiness that these visits brought to these people was tangible.

The homes visited were selected according solely on the basis of requests made by the families concerned and were primarily offered to the sick and the elderly confined to their homes. The event was organized by the Ghajnsielem Local Council.

Meanwhile it was announced that the external activities of 9th December will take place as originally planned. For the first time, Ghajnsielem will be celebrating the Liturgical Feast of Our Lady of Loreto in the form of a procession which will start from Independence Square at 5.30pm. A bonfire will than be started in the main square as the Ghajnselmizi will gather around it singing joyful songs and marches together with the St Joseph Band.
 

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