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An official ceremony was then
held in Victory Square, includ-
ing an address by Xagħra mayor
Victor Curmi and a historical
re-enactment by the Xagħra
Historical Re-enactment Or-
ganisation depicting the Great
Siege of 1565.
The programme also featured
a second re-enactment focus-
ing on Malta during the Second
World War, with events set in
1943.
Gozo Minister Clint Camill-
eri and PN shadow minister for
Gozo Frank Anthony Tabone
were among those in attend-
ance.
The Malta Police Force Band
participated in the ceremony,
while an Armed Forces of Malta
Honour Guard was also present.
Proceedings included the Last
Post, a minute's silence and the
Reveille, before concluding with
the laying of wreaths and the
playing of the Maltese National
Anthem.
Victory Day is commemorat-
ed annually on 8 September
and marks important moments
in Malta's history, including
the lifting of the Great Siege of
1565 and Malta's wartime expe-
rience.
Xaghra marks Victory Day today with a ceremony
attended by members of the local community
Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri and PN shadow minister for Gozo Frank Anthony Tabone were among those in attendance.
