Jum ix-Xewkija events were organized by the Xewkija Local Council on Saturday 25th November. The event was held at the local Primary School. During the event Mr. Joseph Pace and Mr. Mark Attard were awarded with Premju Gieh ix-Xewkija and Premju Hidmet iz-Zghazagh respectively by Mayor Mr. Paul Azzopardi, as an appreciation to their contribution towards our village.

The event which was also attended by the Minister for Gozo Dr. Justyne Caruana, saw the audience entertained with a musical programme held by Banda Prekursur, several awards to local graduates and speeches by both the Minister for Gozo and the Local Mayor.

Photos: Frans Galea (www.xewkija.net)

Works have commenced on existing and new water culverts in Triq Santa Katerina and Triq il-Knisja as part of the renovation project of the Parish Square. 

All works are under the supervision of the Ministry for Gozo.

On August 28th and 29th, Xewkija Local Council in collaboration with Gozo Ministry and the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, held the 10th edition of Fiori d'Argenta.

This year's edition, which as always are held as part of the feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist, entertained children with various activities and older ones with live music from singers and bands, traditional ghana singing and a band programme by Banda Prekursur Xewkija.

These festivities were concluded with the traditional bonfire lighting and the cutting of the prickly pear (bajtar ta' San Gwann) pie.

Below are some photos of this two-day event (Frans Galea):