This historical photo captures the Santa Marija procession descending It-Telgħa tal-Belt on 15 August 1956. At the heart of the scene is the revered statue of Santa Marija, carried by several individuals through a decorated street. The crowd includes men, women, and children dressed in formal and traditional attire, reflecting the solemnity and celebration of the occasion. The statue itself was crafted in Rome in 1897 at the Fabbrica di Statue Religiose of Francesco Rosa, adding artistic and devotional significance to the event.