Moviment Graffitti announces 1 May celebrations in Żejtun

Moviment Graffitti announced that their 1 May Worker’s Day celebrations will be hosted in Żejtun’s St Gregory’s Gardens.

On Worker’s Day, the NGO called on people to come together not only to remember the past, but to continue to fight for better rights, fairer conditions, and dignity for every worker.

As a left-wing grassroots non-governmental organisation, Moviment Graffitti focuses on direct action, environmentalism, worker’s rights, and social justice. It advocates against exploitation and inequality while maintaining autonomy from political parties.

In a Facebook post, Moviment Graffitti noted that Żejtun was not a place chosen by chance, but as a living history of people who never gave up.

“This village has been among the most active when it comes to the rights of the working class,” they said, describing Żejtun as a cultural symbol of resilience and solidarity.

Moviment Graffitti mentioned Walter Zahra, who contributed to the history of workers in Żejtun by documenting the historical and social heritage of the locality, including the development of worker’s movements.

“Zahra’s work reminds us how important it is to understand where we came from in order to be able to build a better future,” they noted.

They explained that St Gregory’s Gardens is the largest garden in Żejtun, overlooking St Thomas’ Bay, Marsaxlokk, and the Delimara countryside. It includes an open-air theatre, a 5-a-side ground, a children’s playground, a kiosk, and even the Regional Tribunal.

“This is a space that connects the community and public expression,” Moviment Graffitti said.