Tours Guided tours Seasonal & Holiday Activities Day Trips From Culture & history Day trips Educational activities Religious & spiritual activities Churches & Cathedrals

Experience Easter in Malta with a visit to a local village for a religious Good Friday Easter procession of life-size statues, actors and a brass band with live commentary and front section seats.

Highlights

• Front section seats for the Good Friday late afternoon procession
• A procession of incredible life-size statues, depicting the Passion of Christ
• A brass band playing solemn marches
• Local villagers dressed up as Roman soldiers and Biblical characters
• A live commentary as the stories of the Old Testament play out before your eyes

Description

In commemoration of Holy Week, various parts of the island including the village of Zebbug hold traditional Good Friday processions. These solemn processions showcase an awe-inspiring display of faith and devotion, where life-size statues are carried on the shoulders of bearers, from the parish church through the village streets. Brass bands play marches following the beautifully carved statues, some hundreds of years old, depicting the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Local villagers dress up as Roman soldiers, Jewish priests, and important Biblical characters, depicting pivotal moments from the life and passion of Our Lord. Front section seats for the Good Friday late afternoon procession are included as well as a live commentary in your chosen language as the stories of the Old Testament play out before your eyes.

Includes

Front section seats for the Good Friday late afternoon procession Live commentary in your chosen language Pick up and drop off transport from and to most hotels Air-conditioned vehicle

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund