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30th June  - Nostalgic eve at the Club with Mr. Charles Bezzina...
As part of the annual celebrations of the titular feast of Hal Balzan, you are invited to an evening at the St. Gabriel Band Club from historian Mr. Carmel Bezzina, which he will get us to live almost 40 years ago, 1968.  This evening, named 'A Nostalgic Eve' is an opportunity to revive the memories of those villagers that worked hard in Hal Balzan, in our community and for the feast of The Annunciation itself.  We are not going to see only pictures or a powerpoint, but we are going to hear their voice... from the Rediffusion... the local medium of 40 years ago.   Do you remember Mgr. F.S. Zahra and Con. Rev Karm Sciberras, 2 ex-Parish Priests?  Then what about Rev. John Dimech who died last January? Then we are going to hear Count B. Manduca, Paul Grima, Abraham the carpinter, along with other personalities such as Valent Azzopardi, George Muscat (il-landier) and Carmel Gauci (id-Dingejru).  Ġużè Cassar Pullicino, Peppinu Farrugia, Profs. Ġużè Aquilina, Philip Callus, Gabriel Caruana, Piju Ebejer and Dr. Paul Cassar.  All these personalities will be heard live.  Join us at the St. Gabriel Band Club on Tuesday 30 June at 8.15pm.  We will bring memories back!!

3rd July - Reception for Members and Sponsors of the Club.

4th July - A visit to the old people at St. Vincenz de Paule, residence.

4th July - Pasta Night.

5th July - Tombola Party.

6th July - Mass and Statue out of the niche.

7th July - Marsovin Wine & Beer Festival.

8th July - General Concert.

9th July - Vocal and Instrumental Programme.

10th July - Angel Marc.

11th July - Eve of the Feast.

12th July - Feast Day.

Other photos of the Feast 2009...

A breath of satisfaction on every supporter was evident at the end of the last tunes by the Stella Maris Band of Sliema.  This was due to the great and well organized feast dedicated to Our Lady of Annunciation.  

Yes…another EXCELLENT FEAST!  The internal celebrations held in the Parish Church were dominated by the Family Nani music.  Well done goes to the Marija Annunzjata Choir headed by Mr. Lawrence Scicluna, Parish Priest Rev. Fr. C. Vassallo and finally to Sacristan Valent Chetcuti and his team for their dedication in decorating the Parish Church.  One has to notice that lots of feast enthusiasts visited our feast to see our marvelous decorated church. 

The external celebrations complemented the internal celebrations.  The St. Gabriel Band started the feast when the statue of the Annunciation came out of the niche.  Thursday 9^th July, the St. Gabriel Band under the direction of Bandmaster Mro. J. Vella had the Annual Musical Program.  What a success!  The talents of popular Gorg ‘il-Puse’ Curmi and duo Georgina and Ryan marked a five star musical program.  And what about the Thunder n Lightning of Johann Straus II…the Band was synchronized to fireworks.  

The much awaited Friday’s band march was on.  Just after midnight, the statue of Angel Gabriel was put on the 7m high platform.  The Youths’ Committee inaugurated the next year 90^th Anniversary logo…The Glory of the Past,  Guarantee for the Future.

On Saturday, the St. Helen Band of B’Kara had a musical service in the upper part of the village.  Then it was time for ground fireworks.  A great show!  Then it was Sunday.  The Kings’ Own Band of Valletta welcomed the statue of the Annunciation with the Ave Maria hymns.  Then it was a spectacular scene as fireworks were on, colourful poppers while balloons were up in sky.  An innovation for this year was that popular singer Renato sang the Ave Maria when the statue was next to the St. Mary Chapel.  As the procession was coming to the end, local poet Gorg Borg read some poetry lines, while tenor Elia Cassar sang the Ave Maria.  Fireworks were lit as the statue was back in church.   

Another five star feast for the village of Hal Balzan.  Thanks to everyone!