La Semana Santa de Espana
Description:
The Youth Section within the Society of St. Mary and King George V Band Club of Mqabba during the Holy Week days will be holding the unique exhibition; La Semana Santa de Espana in Mqabba for the 9th consecutive year.
The Youth Section went for something different from what we usually find in most towns and villages around the Maltese Islands, as this is an exhibition purely dedicated to the Holy Week processions in Spain featuring mostly the Andalucia region especially the cities of Seville and Malaga.
The exhibition includes over 140 miniature statues replicas of those of the Spanish cities, these statues are decorated in fine velvet and hand-made lace. Scenes range from Palm Sunday up to the Ascension of Christ, with the main attraction being the Virgin or as it is better known in Spain ‘La Esperanza Macarena’.
This exhibition also consists of paintings, hundreds of photos of processions from various Spanish cities, original medals from different Confrateros and audio-visual features/documentaries from Spain, to help the visitors appreciate more the way the Semana Santa is celebrated in this country rich in traditions, culture and heritage and how deep are its roots in the local Society.
One can even point out that this is far from just a Holy Week exhibition; it is also an event that it’s promoting the rich Spanish Culture and traditions in our country. The official opening of ‘La Semana Santa de Espana’ will take place on Saturday, 21 March 2015 at 7:00pm at the Mqabba Primary School Hall with a Spanish Evening under the patronage of Archbishop Emeritus Mons. Pawl Cremona O.P.
It will include a musical concert by the King George V Band under the direction of Mro. David Agius accompanied by Spanish Flamengo dances, Spanish guitars, and reading of the ‘Pregon’. The Evening will see singers Michael Cutajar, Roberta Mallia and Sopran Francesca Farrugia companioning the Band.
The unveiling of a life-size statue of ‘El Cautivo’ (Christ) hand crafted by the talented young artist Michael Cutajar Zahra will be the highlight of the evening. The exhibition is held in the halls of the Society of St. Mary and King George V Band Club between 21 March and 5 April.
Entrance is free of charge.
The opening hours are as follows:
Weekdays: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Sunday 29 March (Palm Sunday): 10:00am - 12:30pm and 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Thursday 2 April (Maundy Thursday) 10:00am – 12:00pm and 5:00pm - 12:00am
Friday 3 April (Good Friday) 9:00am - 13:00pm and 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Sunday 5 April (Easter Sunday) 10:00am - 12:00pm and 5:30pm – 8:00pm
For more information about the opening hours one can visit the organisation official website on www.santamarija.com or find us on facebook www.facebook.com/santamarija.
Event Details
Event Type:
Arts/Culture
Location:
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club
Triq San Bazilju, Mqabba
Start Date:
21 March 2015
End Date:
5 April 2015
Website:
Host:
Mario Zammit
Venue:
Venue:
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club
Address:
Triq San Bazilju
Dates:
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture18:00
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture16:30
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture16:30
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture16:30
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture16:30
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture16:30
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture16:30
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture08:00
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture15:30
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture15:30
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture15:30
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture08:00
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture07:00
La Semana Santa de Espana
St. Mary Society and King George V Band Club, Mqabba - Arts/Culture08:00