Traditional Ċuqlajta Set Up In Żejtun Church For Holy Week Functions

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Traditional Ċuqlajta Set Up In Żejtun Church For Holy Week Functions

As Holy Week is coming to an end, Żejtun Church set up the traditional ċuqlajta which will be used in the functions. During Holy Week, in particular from Maundy Thursday to Holy Saturday, a wooden instrument replaces the regular chimes of church bells.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) The wooden rachet-style instrument is also known as “ċuqlajqa” or “ċoklajta” depending which parish you form part…