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NEWS: Alessandro (Xandru) Farrugia (1791 – 1871)

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Wirt iż-Żejtun is dedicating this year to the sculptor Alessandro Farrugia, known as Mastru Xandru. He was born in Żejtun on 2nd February 1791, son of Giuseppe and Domenica nee’ Abela.  In 1814 he married Marianna, widow of Giuseppe Zahra.  … Continue reading

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NEWS: Carlo Diacono’s Bust removed for restoration

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The bronze bust of the Maltese composer Carlo Diacono, located on the facade of what used to be his family’s house at the main square of Żejtun, was this week removed from its place  by the restorer commissioned by Wirt … Continue reading