This photo captures a pivotal moment just before the start of the solemn procession for the Feast of St George in Victoria. At the basilica’s entrance stands the revered 1838 wooden statue of St George by Pietru Pawl Azzopardi, poised on its pedestal and surrounded by clergy, altar boys, local dignitaries, and uniformed officials. The crowd, dressed in early 20th-century attire, fills the church parvis with a sense of anticipation and reverence. This powerful image reflects the community’s deep devotion and the enduring tradition of festa celebrations in Gozo.