Christmas musical preparations underway in Brussels and Mahajanga

Various musical and religious preparations for the Christmas season are taking place in Brussels and Mahajanga.

In Brussels, the Brussels Gala Orchestra will perform a classical Christmas concert at the Church of Saint Catherine. Scheduled for December 20, 2026, December 27, 2026, and January 3, 2027, the one-hour program includes works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach, Schubert, Ravel, Beethoven, and Handel, featuring a solo violinist and soprano.

In Mahajanga, Madagascar, Sunday school students from various FJKM parishes, including Ziona Vaovao in Mangarivotra, have begun rehearsals for Nativity celebrations. These preparations include Christmas carols and plays depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, with performances planned for the afternoon of December 25. Additionally, local Reformed Church groups and various choirs are conducting weekly rehearsals and meetings in preparation for upcoming services.