Running Up The Church Steps: Hamrun Feast Tradition Returns
Local
Part of the Ħamrun San Gejtanu feast tradition is running up the church steps with the grand statue as the feast-goers cheer on the culmination of the jubilation.
The moment is highly anticipated as the carriers of the statue attempt to run up, and often succeed in doing so, the church steps whilst carrying the massive weight.
The feast of San Gejtanu, celebrated over the weekend, is known for the rivalry between the St Joseph and the San Gejtanu band clubs, which sees the two groups march to the tunes and even taunt their rivals.
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