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During its Annual General Meeting held last January, Wirt iż-Żejtun announced that it would be dedicating 2016 to Mro Carlo Diacono and his music. Born in Żejtun in 1876, Mro Diacono showed, very early on, exceptional musical talent and could … Continue reading
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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
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On Sunday 24th April, Wirt iż-Żejtun held a cultural tour of two old hamlets which originally formed part of medieval Żejtun. The participants on this tour were given information about the architectural heritage and history of Ħal-Biżbud and Ħal-Ġwann, … Continue reading
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Mr Jesmond Cutajar, Wirt iż-Żejtun Treasurer, has been nominated for the post of a representative on the Civil Society Committee of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development. Since more than one nomination was received, elections for the post … Continue reading
On the eve of the feast of St. Gregory, Wirt iż-Żejtun held a talk as part of its commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the foundation of the first parish from the Parish of St. Catherine of Żejtun. Using historical maps, … Continue reading
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Every year, Wirt iż-Żejtun, together with the Kumitat Festi Ġimgħa l-Kbira of Żejtun, organises a public interview with an individual, who has a direct link to the activities which take place in Zejtun during Holy Week and Good Friday. Mr. … Continue reading
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Today, Wirt iż-Żejtun held an interesting talk about the valleys within the limits of Żejtun. This was the latest event in a series of activities intended to raise public awareness of what the south east of Malta has to offer in … Continue reading
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Wirt iż-Żejtun organized a cultural walk from Żejtun to Żabbar on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the elevation of the Żejtun parish to “Parroċċa Matriċi” (mother parish), following the establishment of the Żabbar parish. The walk started off … Continue reading
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During a ceremony organised by the Malta Council for Voluntary Sector and lead by Hon Dr Helena Dalli, Minister for Civil Liberties, Social Dialogue and Consumer Affairs, Wirt iż-Żejtun was awarded grant aid to fulfil its project GĦAMLULNA ĠIEĦ (they … Continue reading
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At the end of the Annual General Meeting, held yesterday, Perit Ruben Abela, Wirt iż-Żejtun President, informed the members that this year is going to be dedicated to Maestro Carlo Diacono, 140 years since his birth. Born at Zejtun on … 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
