Last Sunday being the feast of Saint Julian, my patron saint, I decided to participate in the procession held in the evening through the streets of the village which has now become a cosmopolis. This was the first time in 4 years that I did take part, as twice it was cancelled because of Covid, and twice I was left waiting at the bus stop as all buses were filled-up of tourists coming back from the beaches. This time my brother gratefully drove me back and forth and I was part of a tradition that dates back to my childhood.
I stopped also to visit my childhood old parish church, beautifully decorated as you can see, with 6 magnificent statues of St Peter and St Paul as well as the 4 Evangelists. The entire procession which is one of the longest in Malta was sprinkled with marching bands, fireworks and local enthusiasts carrying the statue for a brief few yards, before its entrance back in church at 11 PM!
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