The Gozo Cultural Council organized the ‘Festa Niċeċ’ (Feast of Niches), a series of events highlighting the ‘little street chapels’ and bring out their cultural, folkloristic and artistic aspects so that they may be better appreciated by contemporary society.

Several tours were organised during this weekend and Ghajnsielem was one of the localities visited. Of particular interest to the Ghajnsilmizi was the last day of activities when a traditional “Festa tan-Niċċa” (as celebrated up to 30 years ago) was held next to the niche of Our Lady of Loreto in Għajn Qatet Street, Victoria. Several traditional folk dances, ground and aerial fireworks and local traditions related to the feast of Saint Martin were held during this re-enactment.

Click here to see some interesting information about the various niches spread around the main streets of Ghajnsielem.
 

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