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Rudolph Cauchi was born on the 29th of March 1977, son
of Carmel and Mary nee Camilleri. He is the founder of
the 'Ghaqda Armar' group which is in charge of the
external feast decorations.
Nowadays it is
hard to find a person, mostly a youngster who is
interested in his surrounding social life but this
certainly does not apply to Rudolph whose love and
dedication towards his native village was an inspiration
to several youths.
Rudolph Cauchi took his primary education at the Anton
Cassar Primary School in Ghajnsielem, then moving to
Ninu Cremona Junior Lyceum and later at the Sir
Michelangelo Refalo centre for further studies. At a
young age, he had already started to show a great
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At the age of 14 he attended the Wistin Camilleri Art
school to practise clay modelling. He later studied art
drawing, gilding and also completed a four year course
in stone sculpture where he was awarded first from all
the students of the first year.
Rudolph Cauchi opening
the new 'Ghaqda Armar' group warehouse in December 2006.
Rudolph Cauchi
giving a helping hand on the "spider web" during the
2008 feast
Rudolph Cauchi to
replace all the old and unattractive street
decorations in just a few years.
Rudolph Cauchi showing
some decorations to Gozo Bishop Mgr Mario Grech during
his
first official visit in Ghajnsielem
Rudolph Cauchi
presenting a commemorative gift to Mons. Joseph Zerafa
at the end of his tenure as the tenth parish priest of
Ghajnsielem
Rudolph Cauchi founded “L-Ghaqda ta’ l-Armar” in 1996
and with the help of several dedicated volunteers they
managed to turn the main streets of Ghajnsielem into a
unique attraction of banners, flags, statues, lights and
decorative furniture. The center-stage of these
decorations is at the main square with the Triumphal Arc
being the main highlight. Several old street
decorations some of which date back to the beginning of
the 20th century were either renovated or replaced. The
group is also responsible for the external feast
activities.
Rudolph Cauchi is
also involved in several committees including the feast,
radio, twinning and gsm youth group. He also served as
secretary of the St Joseph Band Club.
Mayor Francis Cauchi
awarding the 'Gieh Ghajnsielem to Rudolph Cauchi in
December 2003
Rudolph with members of
the 'Ghaqda Armar' group in December 2003
In 2003, Rudolph
Cauchi was awarded the ninth edition of the 'Gieh
Ghajnsielem' award during a special ceremony organized
by the Ghajnsielem Local council. In his speech, Mayor
Francis Cauchi said that Rudolph was awarded for his
sheer enthusiasm and whole-hearted dedication in making
Ghajnsielem more attractive with his works specially
during the feast.
He currently works as an interior decorator and as a
teacher in the Wistin Camilleri School of Arts.
You may
contact Rudolph Cauchi on +356 99403493 or email
rudcauchi@gmail.com
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