Good Friday Easter Procession with Live Commentary and Transport
Overview
Experience Easter in Malta with a visit to a local village for a religious Good Friday Easter procession. The tour includes:
• front section seats for the Good Friday late afternoon procession
• a procession of incredible life-size statues, depicting the Passion of Christ, carried on the shoulders of bearers from the parish church through the village streets
• a brass band playing solemn marches
• local villagers dressed up as Roman soldiers, Jewish priests, and important Biblical characters
• a live commentary in your chosen language as the stories of the Old Testament play out before your eyes
• pick up and drop off transport from and to most hotels
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Front section seats for the Good Friday late afternoon procession
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Live commentary in your chosen language
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off transport from and to most hotels
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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In commemoration of Holy Week, various parts of the island including the village of Zebbug hold traditional Good Friday processions in the late afternoon. 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. A live commentary is given in your chosen language. Seating is included. As the function is held outdoors you are advised to wear suitable clothing.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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