MALTA-Naxxar: Feast of the Nativity of B.V. Mary 2011
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You'll see highlights of the procession held at Naxxar Village, Malta on September 8, 2011.
Brief info about Naxxar Parish & Victory Day:
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 …More