Traditionally held on the first Wednesday after Easter, the feast probably started off as a thanksgiving pilgrimage though some differ on its exact origins.
Some maintain the pilgrimage was held to thank the Lord for freeing Malta from the plague of 1519. Others believe it was a vow made after Malta emerged victorious against the Turks in the Great Siege of 1565. Others still insist it was a sign of thanksgiving for the Lord's protection during a heavy storm in 1343. When the religious part of the feast is over people go to Marsaxlokk for the traditional outing with some opting to open the swimming season.
2 comments:
Very interesting and informative post. Thank you for sharing.
And a wonderful old photo!
I love vintage and black/white photos, so I really love the photo featured in this post. All your photos are lovely and help show the world how beautiful Malta is and what lovely spots are hidden away in the island. Keep up the fab work!
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