What it is
Senglea's Bambina feast is one of the most historically loaded 8 September celebrations. The basilica is linked with the Great Siege victory tradition, was badly damaged during the Second World War, and was later rebuilt, so the feast carries both parish and national memory.
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Where it is
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Senglea parish
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Source: Manual entry.
Last verified: 28 May 2026.
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