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Today Wirt iż-Żejtun in collaboration with the Senglea Historical Society (SHS) organised a cultural tour in Senglea, the tour was lead by Mr Joseph Abela, the President of the SHS. A group of over 50 persons attended this tour which … Continue reading
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On the occasion of the liturgical feast of St Catherine, members and friends of Wirt iż-Żejtun paid a visit to two churches dedicated to St Catherine, one at Mqabba and the other at Qrendi. These visits were then followed by … Continue reading
Wirt iż-Żejtun has just launched the Symposium 2018 website. This website will feature information about this year’s symposium “The Maltese Village”.
Besides information about the speakers, the website includes the abstracts of the papers which will be presented and will include the programme. Those interested in attending and getting a price reduction on the symposium publication can register on-line. The symposium will be held at the Gran Salon, at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta.
The website also includes a blog which will feature information and photography on the Maltese Villages. Register online to follow this blog and keep yourself updated about the symposium news. The website can be accessed by clicking here.
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Today the 22nd April is Earth Day and around the world a number of people in various communities commemorated this day by volunteering in a clean-up action. This clean-up campaign was also held in Malta in various localities on the … Continue reading
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Few weeks after the closure of the successful campaign by Wirt iż-Żejtun on the proposed extension of the Bulebel Industrial Estate, we are again being faced with further development proposals which if approved will take up further green open space … Continue reading
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The renown nature photographer Guido Bonnet has sent us some beautiful photographs of fauna which is usually found in habitats identical to that in the rural area of Buleben. Running clockwise from top left corner: Żrinġ – living in humid … Continue reading
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“On the basis of an initial agricultural assessment carried out by the Department of Agriculture, the designated industrial land has been identified as being land of high-grade agricultural value.” This was reported in the preamble to policy SMZN 02 in … Continue reading
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Most often we consider iconic buildings to form the essence of our architectural heritage and we fail to give any value to our vernacular buildings. These range from what we consider the common domestic buildings in our towns and villages … Continue reading
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Maquis or Makkja in Maltese is the terrestrial habitat following the garigue. It is characterised by an evergreen shrub community, with shrubs reaching a height ranging from one to three metres. Among the trees found in local maquis there are the … Continue reading
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(LONG READ) A lot is being said about Bulebel Industrial Estate, however it is worth putting in black and white the development timeline of this industrial area on the island. Following Independence, the Maltese government, through the assistance of the … Continue reading
The Ottoman attack of 1614
Punic tomb at Tal-Ħotba, limits of Zejtun
Facade of the Old Parish Church
The Beheading of St. Catherine
Orchestra Diacono
Għannejja singing at Żejt iż-Żejtun
Wooden sculptured statue by Xandru Farrugia
Carlo Diacono - A composer from Zejtun
In this section we are gathering all articles published on the feast booklets related to the the cultural and historical heritage of our town. This is a unique archive which you find nowhere else!
A presentation given by Ms Giulia Privitelli on the 19th November 2013 on her research about the history of the Zejtun Parish Church.
By participating actively in Wirt iż-Żejtun you will be learning more and adding to your knowledge. Now this is also being rewarded since you can add such experience into the Secondary School Certificate and Profile. Wirt iż-Żejtun will be giving a participation certificate to Form 1 to Form 5 students attending our activities.
You can follow through video footage this activity about Maltese folk singing which was held on the 6th July 2012 at the Ġnien Luqa Briffa
By clicking on this icon you can watch a series of videos all related to the Good Friday traditions at Zejtun. Besides the procession you can follow a series of public interviews with various personalities related to this religious tradition.
This video documents an activity which was organised by Wirt iż-Żejtun in July 2011 in which Dr Malcolm Borg speaks about the history of this garden and other similar gardens in Malta and Dr Joseph Buhagiar speaks about the species of trees found in this garden.
Wirt iż-Żejtun had organised this activity for children in August 2011 in which Mr Lino Psaila had showed those attending how they make a "manuċċa" (a kite).
The Art of Pyrotechnics - Għaqda tan-Nar 25 ta' Novembru - Zejtun
On these pages we have gathered all the books published on our town. This is a useful resource for those carrying out research on our town.
Do you wish to learn more about Zejtun? The go ahead by clicking on this image and play our games.
On these pages you can find different resources which could be used by young students for their school projects
