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Once again, Chorus
Urbanus took part in the ceremony of the
awarding of "Familja Qalb tad-Deheb"
organised for the 36th time by Cana
Movement in Gozo. This award is given to
that Gozitan family which in the opinion
of a jury had distinguished itself
in demonstrating strong family values in
the face of difficult circumstances.
This year Family Debrincat from Victoria
was chosen for the 2006 award.
This ceremony was part
of Cana Movement's special family
celebrations which apart from this
ceremony included also a Pontificial
Mass by the Bishop of Gozo at the Cana
Movement's Chapel in Victoria. As is
previous years Chorus Urbanus
participated in both occasions.
The award ceremony was
held at Palazzo Palina, Ta' Cenc, on
Saturday 13th January 2007. It was
presided by HE Dr Edward Fenech Adami,
President of Malta, HE Mgr Mario Grech,
Bishop of Gozo, Hon Giovanna Debono,
Minister for Gozo and Hon Anton Tabone,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Other distinguished guests were also
present. Chorus Urbanus presented two
musical pieces, namely Tu sei Bella..
from Giuseppe Verdi's Giovanna d'Arco
and Oliver Sperling's Gloria de Noel.
The ceremony ended with the
interpretation of the Maltese National
Anthem a 4 voci by the Chorus
Urbanus.
The following morning,
on Sunday 14th January 2006, the Chorus
Urbanus animated the Pontificial Mass
that concluded this year's Cana
Movement's Family celebrations. The High
Mass was held at Cana Movement's Chapel
in Victoria and was presided by HE the
Bishop of Gozo accompanied by a number
of priests. Chorus Urbanus interpreted
Missa Brevis by Boyer and a
number of religious motets.
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