Festa time in Malta - part 7

The start of a procession of the Assumption at Ghaxaq.

Continuing my display of scenes summer festas from various parishes in Malta, today you can see some scenes from a typical procession, both the religious aspect of it and the festive one with marching bands. Most processions are led by lay men dressed in various colorful capes, representing a Confraternity, either of the Blessed Sacrament, the Blessed Mother, St Michael, and other saints. 

Confraternity members of OL of Mt Carmel at Zurrieq.

The sights and sounds are quite unique and you have to be here to experience them in full. Hopefully the photos I've been sharing with you can give you a taste of what is very colorful, festive and happy, yet spiritual and devout. This coming week is the feast of my hometown St Julian's, so expect some photos with a local, personal flavor.

The old and the young participate in marching bands.

And girl friends keep company and support to the drummers.