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Ethnography: The Origin of St Gregory’s Procession

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The first Wednesday after Easter Sunday is considered a holiday by many, particularly those living at iż-Żejtun and Marsaxlokk.  This is the day when the feast of St Gregory is celebrated by many in these localities. The feast is mainly a religious … Continue reading

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Archaeology: A Punic Necropolis?

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Just more than three years ago, when excavation works were underway for the building of a new hospital at the area known as tal-Ħotba off Tal-Barrani Road in the limits of Zejtun, a number of tombs were discovered by the … Continue reading