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Gozo’s Betlehem in Ghajnsielem is back and ready to get you in the Christmas spirit
The village covers over 20,000sqm

Emma Galea

Everyone’s favourite annual nativity village is preparing to welcome the whole family back!

The 13th edition of Betlehem in Ghajnsielem has just been announced and is set to open its doors, gettin everyone in the true Christmas spirit from Tuesday, 13th December.

“It is a pleasure to announce the thirteenth edition of Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem, the nativity village spread on 20,000sqm of land where you can experience the greatest story ever told”, the organisers wrote on social media.

An impressive total of 100 actors will also be participating this year!

“Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem will once again offer all the ingredients for a memorable experience where the Maltese folklore and traditions are intertwined with the Maltese crib”, they continued.

It’s opening times have been announced already and are as follows:

December 2022:

Tuesday 13th from 3pm - 7pm
Thursday 15th from 9am - 12pm (students’ edition)
Saturday 17th from 4pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 18th from 11am - 2pm (morning children’s edition)
Sunday 25th from 4pm - 7pm
Monday 26th from 2.30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 27th from 4pm - 7pm
Friday 30th from 4pm - 7pm

January 2023:

Sunday 1st from 3pm - 7pm

The nativity village will open again on Sunday, 8th January from 2.30pm – 7pm to depict the arrival and adoration of the three sultans.

No booking is required on any of the dates and people can simply come in and be let in on the day.

Facebook/Betlehem f'Ghajnsielem

18th November 2022


Emma Galea
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Emma Galea
Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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