What it is
Ghaxaq's Assumption festa is held around an 18th-century Baroque parish church and is one of the main Santa Marija celebrations in the south. The village has a strong music-and-fireworks culture, so this is a better pick for an evening visit than a quick daytime look.
Local notes
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Where it is
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Organiser
Hal Ghaxaq parish
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Source: Manual entry.
Last verified: 28 May 2026.
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