
Villages in Malta
Ghaxaq
Gharghur
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Good Friday Processions Malta
For Christians, Good Friday is one of the most significant days of the year since it celebrates the death of Jesus.
It is a time of reflection about the suffering of Jesus.
The idea behind the processions in Malta started from the Sicilian and Spanish influences. The first procession in Malta started in early 16th century to dress up in traditional costumes.
Men, women and children participate wearing a variety of costumes such as Roman soldiers and Biblical characters. They walk in between the statues representing a different stage of the passion.
Hundreds of people from every village participate with sincere devotion from young to old.
All processions start and end from the main parish church. Most processions take one or two hours to exit the church due to the number of statues and the many villagers participating within. The village brass bands participate throughout the procession by playing solemn music written purposely for the occasion. These marches are very popular with the locals.
Good Friday Procession schedule on Palm Sunday
Some villages hold their Good Friday Processions the Sunday before Good Friday which is Palm Sunday.
Good Friday Procession schedule on 15th of April
Villages in Gozo
Rabat
Qala
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Villages in Malta
Birgu
Bormla
Isla
Luqa
Mosta
Naxxar
Paola
Qormi
Rabat
Valletta
Zebbug
Zejtun
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Villages in Gozo
Victoria
Rabat
Nadur
Xaghra
Zebbug
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