All good things come to an end... and this was indeed the case at 'Ta Passi' fields as the Nativity Village or 'Bethlehem f' Ghajnsielem' finally comes to an end as the world is celebrating the Epiphany

But after four weekends of animation and three months of hard work by dozens of volunteers, the intensive work involved in organising all is a burden too light to bear when one is rewarded with a deep feeling of satisfaction and pride especially when seeing the thousands of Maltese and Gozitans which visited 'Ta Passi'. In fact it is calculated that approximately 55,000 visited the Nativity Village between the 6th of December and 4th of January. Visitors included the Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi, Parliament Speaker Louis Galea, Gozo Bishop Mgr Mario Grech,  Leader of the Opposition Dr Joseph Muscat, several members of parliament, dignitaries, journalists and hundreds of tourists who happened to be in Gozo for Christmas.

One thing is sure... language can never describe the unique atmosphere that 'Bethlehem f' Ghajnsielem' offered. One had to experience it. The masses that braved the sometimes frosty weather and joined in the festivities can prove this.

Ghajnsielem.com is bringing you the last set of photos from 'Ta Passi' plus a short video clip to end this fantastic attraction which made Ghajnsielem on everyone's lips.  Radju Lauretana has also interviewed some of the actors (see photos below). You can listen to the 1 hour of interviews by visiting http://www.radjulauretana.com/podcasts/20090104.htm