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Gharb Day 2007
On the 29th of August, The Gharb Local Council celebrated Gharb Day with a programme of activity at the Gharb Square against a backdrop of the Baroque Parish Basilica and many characteristics which make this square a typical, traditional Gozitan Village ideal for this day’s celebrations of an official, cultural, and entertainment nature.
The evening started at 1930 with a thanksgiving mass at the Gharb Parish Basilica where Mr. Speaker, The Hon. A. Tabone was present.
Following mass, wreaths were placed in front of the monument dedicated to Bishop M. Molina, whilst Chev.Joe M. Attard/Ms. Monica Farrugia read the Poem about Gharb Day.
A number of distinguished personalities participated in the official celebrations during the evening. The Hon. Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono delivered her speech and officiated two presentations. The Hon. Minister presented certificates to university students and ‘The Gharb Gozitan Cultural Award’. This year the Council awarded a prize to Godwin Cutajar for his contributions to conservation and restoration. Mr Cutajar worked on paintings, Fontana, The Gozo Ministry, the Gozo Curia and Seminary. An award for the contribution in the art of Gilding was presented to Mario Camilleri Cauchi. His works included that on statues, chandeliers and pedestals.
The Hon. Justyne Caruana delivered a speech and presented the certificates to students who attended courses organised by the council and the ‘Premju Qlub Generuzi’. This year’s prize was awarded to Marija Apap. Maria is married to Joseph Apap and they have six children. She is very active in the teaching of doctrine to children, including at her home, in the organisation of coffee mornings, and is a member of the Legion of Mary. The Council awarded Maria her prize in recognition of her diverse voluntary contributions to the Gharb parish.
The major David Apap presented the ‘Premju Gharb’ to Paul Formosa (Pawlinu). Paul, now 81, has five children, and served as the church sacristan for a number of years. He was a keen member of the Festivities Committee and was instrumental in the implementation of various outdoor and Basilica interior decoration projects. The Council wishes to acknowledge Paul’s contribution to the Gharb Community with the premju Gharb 2007
On behalf of emigrants, Mr. Joe Caruana thanked the Major Mr. David Apap of his 10 years of dedicated service to the Council and presented the Gharb Local Council with an Australian flag.
The Church Parvis was the ideal setting to host the talent and entertainment part of the programme which was introduced by Chev.J.M. Attard and included both upcoming and established talent. Songs were interpreted by Kristen Marie Camilleri (Ghaziza oht), Martha Galea (Melody of Magic), Connie Borg (Angel), Kelly Cassar (Insibuk fil-kwiet), Alessi (One Life and Tornero), Terry Anne Saliba (Drama queen and Everytime we Touch), Franz ((Hemm Id, Mr. nobody, and Jassou Maria), Kylie Coleiro, Deborah Cassar (Dance with the wolves and You Raise me Up). Deborah Cassar’s performance included the participation of Art Alive Dance Group. Two couples, Carlos and Marie Claire and Clive and Jeanise gave interpretations both as a group and individually with Ilhna Kanzunetta, I’m your Angel, Quanti Amori, Work your Magic, Torn L-Aqwa Zmien and Empires are Alive
The Art Alive Dance Group also gave their contribution to the evening’s entertainment with Dancing Let me try, The Nightingale Folk, Irish Folk Dance II. A touch of Glamour was included with the appearance of Miss Xewkija and Miss Victoria.
The evening was concluded with a short concert by Klinsmann Coleiro and the cutting of a cake to mark the occasion.
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