90-year-old Mikiel Ciangura was awarded the 14th edition of the 'Premju Gieh Ghajnsielem' for his contribution towards the development of the Ghajnsielem community particularly the St Joseph Band and his voluntary work at the Ghajnsielem parish.  

Mayor Francis Cauchi handed the award during a special ceremony held at the St Joseph Band Club Concert Hall. In his speech, the Mayor said that it was an honour for the Ghajnsielem Local Council to award a person who was part of the first bandsmen that formed the St Joseph Band back in 1928. In fact Mr Caingura is the only person still alive who was part of the band formed by Mons De Piro.

In a short emotional speech, Mikiel Ciangura thanked God for giving him spirit to live at such age and also thanked all those around him for all the support that they always give him.

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