Welcome to Għaqda Festa Esterna Madonna Ta’ Lourdes San Ġwann

Għaqda Festa Esterna Madonna Ta’ Lourdes San Ġwann is a non-profit cultural and community organization dedicated to preserving the rich religious, historical, and cultural traditions associated with the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes in San Ġwann, Malta. The organization brings together volunteers, families, and local supporters to organize community celebrations, cultural events, artistic exhibitions, educational initiatives, and charitable activities throughout the year. By promoting heritage, volunteerism, faith-inspired values, and community engagement, the association strengthens local identity while encouraging future generations to appreciate and preserve Malta's unique cultural legacy in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Preserving Heritage • Inspiring Community • Building the Future

Together, we celebrate tradition, strengthen our community, empower volunteers, and preserve the cultural heritage of San Ġwann for future generations. Through community engagement, educational initiatives, charitable outreach, and cultural celebrations, we create meaningful opportunities for everyone to participate, contribute, and make a lasting positive impact.

Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve and promote the cultural, historical, and community traditions associated with the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes while fostering volunteerism, social responsibility, education, and community participation throughout San Ġwann.

We are committed to:


  • Preserving Maltese cultural and religious heritage.

  • Organizing inclusive community celebrations.

  • Encouraging volunteer engagement across all age groups.

  • Supporting educational and cultural initiatives.

  • Promoting arts, music, and traditional craftsmanship.

  • Strengthening community unity and social inclusion.

  • Encouraging youth leadership and civic responsibility.

  • Building partnerships with local organizations and institutions.

  • Supporting charitable and community welfare projects.

  • Preserving traditions through innovation and sustainability.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become one of Malta's leading community organizations dedicated to preserving cultural heritage while inspiring future generations through education, volunteerism, innovation, and community engagement.

We envision a vibrant community where traditions continue to flourish alongside modern ideas, where young people actively participate in preserving their heritage, and where every individual has opportunities to contribute to meaningful cultural and social initiatives.

Through collaboration, transparency, inclusiveness, and sustainable development, we aspire to create a stronger, more connected community that values its history while embracing the future.


Għaqda Festa Esterna Madonna Ta’ Lourdes San Ġwann is a community-based non-profit organization established to preserve, celebrate, and promote the cultural, historical, and social traditions surrounding the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes in San Ġwann, Malta. Built upon the dedication of passionate volunteers and community members, our organization serves as a platform where heritage, faith, culture, education, and social responsibility come together for the benefit of the entire community.

Programs & Activities

Annual Feast Celebrations

Planning and coordinating traditional external feast celebrations, decorations, lighting displays, processions, music, cultural performances, and community festivities.

Heritage Preservation


  • Documentation of local traditions

  • Historical archives

  • Cultural preservation projects

  • Restoration support

  • Community heritage awareness

Youth Development


  • Volunteer training

  • Leadership development

  • Educational workshops

  • Community service opportunities

  • Cultural education programs

Arts & Culture


  • Local artist exhibitions

  • Traditional music events

  • Band performances

  • Cultural festivals

  • Photography exhibitions

  • Creative workshops

Community Engagement


  • Family activities

  • Public awareness campaigns

  • Neighborhood initiatives

  • Community gatherings

  • Volunteer recruitment

  • Local partnerships

Education


  • Heritage seminars

  • Historical lectures

  • School collaborations

  • Public educational events

  • Skills development workshops

Charity & Social Support


  • Community fundraising

  • Volunteer assistance

  • Support for vulnerable individuals

  • Seasonal donation drives

  • Local outreach initiatives

Environmental Initiatives


  • Community clean-up campaigns

  • Sustainable event planning

  • Recycling initiatives

  • Public environmental awareness

  • Green volunteer projects

Cultural Exchange


  • Collaboration with local organizations

  • International cultural partnerships

  • Exchange programs

  • Community networking events

Why Choose Us

Choosing Għaqda Festa Esterna Madonna Ta’ Lourdes San Ġwann means supporting an organization that places community, culture, and service at the heart of everything it does.

We distinguish ourselves through:


  • Strong commitment to community service.

  • Dedicated team of passionate volunteers.

  • Transparent and accountable governance.

  • Inclusive programs open to everyone.

  • Long-term commitment to cultural preservation.

  • Educational opportunities for young people.

  • Sustainable community development initiatives.

  • Collaborative partnerships with local organizations.

  • Respect for diversity and inclusion.

  • Professional planning and event organization.

  • Continuous innovation while honoring tradition.

  • Focus on measurable social impact.

  • Safe, welcoming, and family-friendly activities.

  • Financial responsibility and ethical management.

  • Lasting commitment to preserving Malta's cultural identity.

Our Core Values


  • Integrity

  • Transparency

  • Volunteerism

  • Community

  • Inclusion

  • Respect

  • Heritage

  • Sustainability

  • Education

  • Collaboration

  • Innovation

  • Service

  • Accountability

  • Compassion

  • Excellence

What We Believe

We believe that communities become stronger when people work together with respect, kindness, and shared purpose.

We believe cultural heritage should be preserved not only through celebrations but also through education, volunteerism, creativity, and active participation.

We believe every volunteer has the power to create positive change.

We believe future generations deserve opportunities to learn, preserve, and celebrate their traditions.