You can now download and read the March 2024 edition of our Newsletter.
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Wirt iż-Żejtun is pleased to announce the launch of its fifteenth publication “Iż-Żejtun – Città Beland: Our Heritage – Our Place – Our Life”. This project had long been in the pipeline, but now, thanks to a collaboration between Vincent Zammit, the author and Daniel Cilia, the photographer, it has finally seen the light of day. Within its pages, both author and photographer, attempt to distil the essence of our village. Readers are taken through its long history, from prehistoric to modern times, through a well-researched narrative which is complemented by wonderful photography. There are pictures, not only of the many interesting buildings dotted around Iż-Żejtun, but also of feasts and celebrations which form an integral part of the fabric of village life. It is a vibrant snapshot of a thriving village, steeped in history and tradition.
The publication was launched on Friday 15th March at the Oratory of the Blessed Sacrament in the Parish Church complex, under the patronage of His Excellency, George Vella, President of Malta. The very well attended event included the speeches by Vincent Zammit, author, and Daniel Cilia, photographer and designer; and a speech by Rev. Prof. Saviour Chircop. These were followed by a speech by Perit Ruben Abela, President of Wirt iż-Żejtun, who presented a copy of the book to His Excellency. The event was concluded by His Excellency who thanked Wirt iż-Żejtun for this publication and encouraged those present to appreciate more the heritage which our town posses. During the event, sacred music was played by the Fourtune String Quartet and Jean Claude Gatt was the compaire.
This publication was only made possible through European co-funding through the LEADER programme under the administration of the Galxlokk Foundation. Wirt iż-Żejtun would like to thank all those who gave their support to this project, thereby helping in the fulfilment of the principal objective of increasing
the public’s appreciation of and interest in Iż-Żejtun.
Photographs provided by the Office of the President.
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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
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