Malta-Naxxar: Feast of Nativity of Mary 2011

You'll see highlights of the procession held at Naxxar on September 8, 2011.

Naxxar is one of the first parishes in Malta. It may have already been a parish in 1400.

The existing church was built in 1628. It is thought to have been designed by Tumas Dingli but others think it's the works of Vitor Cassar, son of Ġlormu. Its sides, the facade and the belfry towers were built in early 20th Century.

The wood statue of "Il-Bambina" was brought from Rome at the beginning of the 20th Century. The canopy and crown over the statue were made in 1923.

There are two Band Clubs in Naxxar: The Ġħaqda Mużikali Vittorja, Est 1916 and the Peace Band Club. Both are very active in the Parish.

Victory Day, September 8, is a national holiday in Malta. It is locally known as "il-Vitorja" (the Victory) and "il-Bambina" (Baby Mary), commemorating three events:

1. The birth the Virgin Mary
2. The victory of the Great Siege by the Knights of St. John against the Turks of 1565.
3. Italy surrendered during World War II in 1943 and turned against its former German ally.

We used the following as background music:

Music: "Innu Marċ" of the Vittorja Band Club - Music by Mro John Ivan Borg, lyrics by Ġorġ Bianchi

O Tfajla Mmakulata by Ferdinando Camilleri played by the Peace Band.

Nghannulek bil-Hlewwa by Ferdinando Camilleri played by the Peace Band.

Is-Sliem ghalik Marija by G Camilleri played by the Peace Band.

Antifona "Gloriosae Virginis", composition of Mro Paolo Nani

Choir Jubilate Deo.

Archpriest of the Naxxar Parish is Rev. Can Evan Caruana

Video/Editing by Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech

Video production by Alfred & Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech, Mosta, Malta.

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[myspain82]

Muy bonita esta imagen de la Virgen María. Parece un pueblo cualquiera de España. Un fuerte saludo a todos desde Madrid!!

[JasAlf5959]

@myspain82 Muchas gracias. Glad that you enjoyed the video presentation. I've watched several documentaries on Nat Geo Channel which featured your beautiful country. The documentaries included the religious festivals in Spain also. I found some similarity in both. Friends who visited Spain told us the beautiful culture and places of interest they visited. Hopefully, in near future, we would be able to make a holiday there too. Warm regards from Malta, Jasmine.

[amarcordeon]

Come sempre, una meravigliosa presentazione di questo bello evento religioso.

Noto che la natività della Madonna viene celebrata a Malta con molta devozione, addobbando tutte le vie a festa.

Interessante e affascinante video molto ben fatto

Complimenti cara Jasmine per questo grandioso lavoro

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Lillo

[JasAlf5959]

@amarcordeon Grazie mille amico, Lillo for the wonderful comment and compliments. Glad that you enjoyed the video presentation that shows the beautiful and solemn celebration of the Nativitiy of Mary.

Warm regards from Malta,

Jasmine

[ShirleyJean1000]

Thank you both once again for letting us join you at this beautiful celebration. The photography was outstanding and the way you co-ordinated the band and choral music with the video made this most enjoyable. You deserve so much credit for the time and effort you put in to these productions. It must truly be a work of love.

[JasAlf5959]

@ShirleyJean1000 Greetings from Malta, dear Shirley. You are most welcome. Thank you indeed for wonderful compliments. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the video.

Warm regards,

Jasmine and Alfred.

[JasAlf5959]

@jasmine7201 Greetings from Malta, dear Jasmine. You're most welcome. Thank you for the compliments. Glad that you enjoyed the video.

Wishing you a blessed day and weeks ahead.

Hugs and kisses,

Jasmine

[jasmine7201]

Thank you dear Jasmine for sharing with us this beautiful video...I enjoyed it..

Have a great week...Hugs and kisses, Jasmine.

[JasAlf5959]

@Grazio333 Thank you very much Grazio.

Warm regards,

Jasmine & Alfred

[Grazio333]

BEAUTIFUL video! 5-STAR PRODUCTION, Alfred and Jasmine