Għaxaq's Santa Marija opens on a moving historical note, with a WWII air-raid siren and a 21-gun salute honouring the Santa Marija Convoy of 1942 that saved Malta from starvation during the Siege. The commemoration adds a unique, emotional dimension to a festa otherwise full of band marches, decorations and fireworks. Entry is free.
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Good to know
- Tip
- The WWII commemoration sets this festa apart.
- Setting
- outdoor
- Best for
- history alongside a festa
- Language
- en
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