Archived Month: June 2004

Hundreds of people in Nadur to celebrate Mnarja [30/06/04]

Hundreds of people from Malta crossed over to Gozo and joined the Nadurin for their annual feast dedicated to St Peter and St Paul. The feast reached its peak on Tuesday, June 29th. Cardinal Keith Patrick Michael O'Brien, Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh, was in Nadur during the past three days and led a number of Church celebrations. The procession with the statue of St Peter and St Paul left the Basilica on Tuesday evening and went round Nadur's main roads. June29th.com's Joe Zammit was amidst the crowd and snatched a few photos. The traditional marc tal-hdax was held in the morning, where Nadur's youths celebrated their feast in style. 

Nadurin celebrating Mnarja [24/06/04]

The people of Nadur are enthusiastically celebrating Mnarja, the feast of St Peter and St Paul. The feast reaches its peak on June 29th. The church of St Peter and St Paul in Nadur is also holding activities to mark the bicentenary of its blessing. Cardinal Keith Patrick Michael O'Brien, Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh, is in Nadur to participate in the special celebrations. Click here for june29th.com's Mnarja feature, which includes a photographic blog of Mnarja 2003, the origins of Mnarja celebrations and information about Nadur's titular statue.

Radju Luminaria streaming live all Mnarja events [17/06/04]

Nadur's radio station, Radju Luminaria, is now being streamed live on the internet all day long with the new Mnarja schedule. From wherever you are in the world, you can join in the fun! The daily programs start at 0700 CET and wrap up late at night. All Mnarja activities, including all Church-celebrations, the Mnarja Folk Evening, the Mnarja Band Concert and the children's activity are being streamed live as well. Click here to listen live.

BOV sponsors restoration of Ta' Isopu Tower [15/06/04]

Bank of Valletta has sponsored the restoration works, at Dahlet Qorrot Tower, also known as Torri ta' Isopu. The works are being commissioned by the Nadur Local Council, with the collaboration of Din l-Art Helwa. Torri ta' Isopu is situated at the edge of a cliff between San Blas Bay and Dahlet Qorrot Bay. Built in 1667 by Grand Master Nicholas Cotoner to guard area from the warships of the Turks who at that time sailed between Gozo and Sicily, it is the last one in a series of towers built in Gozo. The tower remained in operation until April 1, 1873, after which, no more soldiers were stationed for guard duties in the tower. Since then, it has been abandoned. During World War Two the tower was not used for defense but some bombs were still dropped in its vicinity. Fortunately none hit the tower. The works that will be undertaken will restore the Isopu Tower to some of its former glory.

Nadur marks bicentenary of its church's blessing [10/06/04]

The church of St Peter and St Paul in Nadur is holding activities to mark the bicentenary of its blessing. The celebrations include a performance of the play Ir-rebha ta' l-Appostli Pietru u Pawlu, written by Mgr Nikol Cauchi, Bishop of Gozo, with music by Mgr Martin Portelli, which will be performed on June 22. Other events include a rock mass on June 18 and an agricultural show on June 19. The Nadur Local Council has published the official events program and can be downloaded from the Council's website.

First Holy Communion for young Nadurin [06/06/04]

It was a very special Sunday for tens of  young Nadurin who received their First Holy Communion. The excited and happy children left the MUSEUM (boys) centre at around 0845 CET and walked to Nadur's Basilica, all wearing their white Holy Communion dress. The Mnarja Band performed a set of marches on the way, creating a festive atmosphere all over. The Sacrament was administered during the 0930 CET Mass. A group of children read special prayers during the Mass, while many Nadurin flocked the Church to share the children's happiness

Youngsters win GFA Cup [06/06/04]

Nadur Youngsters defeated Zebbug Rovers for the first time this season to claim the second major honour in Gozitan football - the GFA Cup. Having lost to Zebbug three times in league matches and another time in the Noel Vassallo Cup final, Nadur were not the favourites to win the competition. Radivoj Panic put them ahead but before the end of the first half, Sylvan Galea had levelled the score for the champions. Early in the second half, Alex Simoncic put Nadur 2-1 but Majoub Taouli equalised. However another goal by Panic and one by Chris Camilleri gave the Youngsters the victory. Click here for a match report prepared by Charlie Grech.

news editor: Pierre J. Mejlak