This weekend, a couple of localities celebrated the feast of the Nativity of Mary, or as we call it il-Bambina. Various celebrations pulled out all the stops, but the one that takes the cake is probably Mellieha’s feast, and these photos, by local photographer John Desira, show exactly that.

1. Vibrant colours lit up the night’s sky over the weekend

2. The Mellieha church shined bright under the magnificent fireworks

3. Passing through the town over the weekend was an incredible sight!

4. This photographer really knows how to capture Malta’s beauty!

5. These fireworks were the BOMB (no pun intended)

6. The bright colours were a true testament to the town’s fab celebrations!

7. Gazing at the fireworks was a great way to end the weekend at Malta’s northern town

Did you visit the Mellieha feast over the weekend?

John Desire Photography