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Scroll down and Click on LINK to view (BAMBINA 8th. Sept. Feast)Pictures taken from video










The Statue represents Our Blessed Lady of Victories It is one of the oldest best known and most Precious Statue in Malta It was presented to the Parish of Senglea in 1632 by the Master of an Italian ship sheltering in Senglea creek on it's way to the Orient,The Statue in gold and silver and stubbed with diamonds and precious stones a crown of solid gold and jewels made from articles of gold and jewellery donated by every single family of Senglea in 1921 the Statue was solemnly crowned by the Vatican. It is carried triumphantly in procession through the streets of Senglea to solemn festivities on the evening of every 8th of September.The other beautiful and artistic Statue, in the Senglea Basilica is that of the Holy Redeemer the Blessed Trinity and the Immaculate Conception









Ever since the year 1565,the 8th day of September has significance for Malta
and in a particular way for the inhabitants of Senglea. It marks the Great Siege and Malta's Historic Victory.
The 8th September is proudly observed in Malta and by the Maltese as National Day.




Click Star to view Bambina (Lake Applet) & Prayer


I like to thank ( ELIZABETH C BORG-MYATT NEE BARTOLO )
for being so kind to send me the prayer of(The Bambina) in the English language THANK YOU




CLICK on thumbnail to view larger image (Celebration 1921-1996 )


   

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