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'Bethlehem f’ Ghajnsielem' was officially inaugurated on Saturday, 6th December and will remain open until Sunday 4th of January 2009. The nativity village will also be animated with live actors on weekends and public holidays. To compliment this unique attraction, a large tent will also be erected in a nearby parking area adjacent the St Joseph Band Club and will Bethlehem in place for 3 weeks. A committee has been set up to organize the events under this tent. Below is the official calendar of activities:

Saturday 6th December   Official Opening of the 'Bethlehem f' Ghajnsielem' nativity village by the Hon. Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi at 5.00pm
 
Sunday 7th December   The nativity village will be animated from 1.30pm - 6.30pm
 
Monday 8th December   The nativity village will be animated from 1.30pm - 6.30pm
 
Tuesday 9th December    Procession with the Black Madonna.
 
Wednesday 10th December   Liturgical Feast of Our Lady of Loreto
 
Thursday 11th December   The nativity village will be animated by the Ghajnsielem Primary School students. Several schools will be visiting this unique attraction
 
Friday 12th December   Get Together and 80's night under the tent organized by the St Joseph Band Club. Everyone is invited to attend.
 
Saturday 13th December   The nativity village will be animated from 4.30pm - 9.30pm. Shortly afterwards, aT 9.30pm, a local talent show will be held under the tent.
 
Sunday 14th December   The nativity village will be animated from 1.30pm - 6.30pm.
 
Monday 15th December   The local organizations will visit the sick and elderly in their homes
 
Tuesday 16th December   High Tea under the tent
 
Wednesday 17th December   The Adult Training Centre will be organizing a cultural activity
 
Thursday 18th December   'Premju Gieh Ghajnsielem' Ceremony
 
Friday 19th December   Christmas Concert organized by the Ghajnsielem Primary School
 
Saturday 20th December   The nativity village will be animated from 4.30pm - 9.30pm.
Ghajnsielem F.C. will be organizing a Christmas Dinner under the tent.
 
Sunday 21st December   The nativity village will be animated from 1.30pm - 6.30pm. Father Christmas will also be present to animate the children
 
Tuesday 23rd December   The ATC will be organizing a Get Together under the tent
 
Wednesday 24th December   Procession from the Nativity Village to the Ghajnsielem Parish Church
An animated ceremony will then follow. At midnight, the nativity
village will again open for the general public.
 
Christmas Day   The nativity village will be animated from 1.30pm - 6.30pm
 
Friday 26th December   MTL Fest organized by the GSM Youths and Ghaqda Armar
 
Saturday 27th December   The nativity village will be animated from 4.30pm - 9.30pm. Shortly afterwards, aT 9.30pm, a local talent show will be held under the tent.
 
Sunday 28th December   The nativity village will be animated from 1.30pm - 6.30pm.
 
New Year's Day   The nativity village will be animated from 1.30pm - 6.30pm.
 
Saturday 3rd January   The nativity village will be animated from 4.30pm - 9.30pm.
 
Saturday 4th January   The nativity village will be animated from 1.30pm - 6.30pm.
 
 

A unique attraction in Gozo this Christmas!