Mġarr

The Ta' Skorba Temples are the earliest remains of human occupation in Mġarr, dating back to the Neolithic Għar Dalam phase of Maltese Prehistory.

[7] The Binġemma Tombs, known as Għerien il-Lhud (English: Jewish Caves) are dug into the Dwejra Hill.

These have suffered considerable damage since the cave was used as a dwelling, to house animals and as a war shelter.

The Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths nearby were erected approximately during the 1st or 2nd century AD.

During the Arab period, it can only be assumed that small settlements might have persisted in areas like tan-Nadur, ta' Binġemma and tas-Santi, since they were concealed by the hills.

[8] Once the Normans conquered Malta and gradually gained full control of it, commerce in the Fomm ir-Riħ, Ġnejna, and Għajn Tuffieħa ports rose.

The Ottoman invading army, led by Mustafa Pasha anchored their ships in Mġarr.

[11] One of the earliest mentions of the chapel predating the Parish Church that is standing today was in the Rollo of 1436.

[14] This led to the Parish Priest and the parishioners wishing to erect a larger church than the one currently present.

Its construction depended heavily on voluntary work and the generous contributions obtained by parishioners from the sale of agricultural products.

[15] The church is situated on elevated ground, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding fields and hills.

Fr Edgar Salomone worked hard and managed to influence the members of the newly elected Self Government in favour of the primary school.

[16] Eventually, the school expanded and built new classes to accommodate the growth in the student population.

Apart from the Village Festa, the band also played during the possession ceremony of Mons Kalċidon Vassallo and Fr George Schembri as parish priest.