Statue of the Risen Christ Procession
Visitors watch as parishioners run with the statue, throw confetti, and listen to the band music.
Feast of the Risen Christ (Sliema)
Festa tal-Kristu Rxoxt
Sliema, Malta
Mar 28, 2027ExpectedSource
Each Easter Sunday, the town of Sliema carries the Risen Christ through its streets. The statue 'breaks into runs' as crowds cheer and throw confetti, in a celebration of the joy of the Resurrection in the Maltese Holy Week tradition.
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Parroċċa Arċiprietali ta’ San Girgor
Sliema, Malta
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Dress for the setting
Modest clothing
Read the local rhythm
Quiet demeanor
Arrive before peak flow
Stand to the side of the procession route, do not touch the statue, and behave quietly duri...
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
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Free events are available.
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LOCAL RELIGIOUS RITUAL
Feast of the Risen Christ (Sliema)
Festa tal-Kristu Rxoxt
Sliema, Malta
Each Easter Sunday, the town of Sliema carries the Risen Christ through its streets. The statue 'breaks into runs' as crowds cheer and throw confetti, in a celebration of the joy of the Resurrection in the Maltese Holy Week tradition.
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This tradition is part of Malta’s Roman Catholic Holy Week celebrations, blending religious worship with public pageantry. Easter Sunday processions with the Risen Christ statue are held in many villages and towns, symbolizing renewal and communal joy. In Sliema, the statue (created by Michael Camilleri Cauchi in 1997) is carried by local parishioners alongside the San Girgor band.
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Statue of the Risen Christ Procession
Visitors watch as parishioners run with the statue, throw confetti, and listen to the band music.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Modest clothing
Read the local rhythm
Quiet demeanor
Arrive before peak flow
Stand to the side of the procession route, do not touch the statue, and behave quietly during prayers.
Photo with care
This is a religious event; visitors should dress modestly and maintain respectful silence during Mass and the p...
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Mar 28, 2027
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Sliema
Malta (Main Island)
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Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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