The Ghajnsielem Local Council in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo plus wonderful volunteers have created this magnificent 19M Christmas tree with 4540 recycled glass bottles.
unique Christmas tree dedicated to the heroes and victims of covid-19.
Over many months people from all Gozo localities (and Malta too) have been dropping off their empty bottles to create this magnificent tree which came to life last night on Ghajnsielem’s Locality Day. It’s absolutely stunning. As well as looking beautiful, the tree signifies important environmental messages to encourage more recycling and reuse on Gozo. Something very close to GITHs heart.
With a condensed events calendar and no Bethlehem this year, the local council in Ghajnsielem decided to focus more on decorations and as well as the inspirational green message have dedicated this one-of-a-kind Christmas tree to the heroes and victims of Covid-19. The tree was officially inaugurated by Gozo Minister, Clint Camilleri, together with Mayor Kevin Cauchi and their local councillors. It was quite the spectacular with music and fireworks being fired off from the tree itself.
Video Credit. Joseph Cutajar on Facebook
Be sure to add this spectacular sight to your Christmas lights checklist over the coming weeks in Gozo, you will not want to miss this knockout, artistic and eco-friendly installation.
HOw the tree measures up
- 19M Tall
- 8M Diameter
- 15 Tons Concrete Blocks
- 4540 Washers
- 121.9M Steel Wire Vents
- 331 Nuts & 331 Bolts
- 1.9KM Iron Bars
- 5355 Iron Pieces
- 3.3 Tons Total Iron Used
- 1450 Cable Ties
- 7000 LED Bulbs
- 30kg of Welding Wire
- 303 Sections To Set Up
- And….. 4540 Bottles
For More Information: Ghajnsielem Local Council Website Facebook. And If You Feeling Crafty, Why Not Make Your Own Mini Version At Home?
