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The history of this society is directly linked to that of Zebbug. This band was founded in 1851 by Mro Filippo Galea. It is the oldest active band in the Maltese Islands, and the circumstances which contributed to its formation are intricately interwoven with the devotion towards Saint Philip, which in turn is intimately involved in the creation of this lovely town in the middle of Malta.
During the years this society evolved from a local band into a musical society expanding its scope. It has grown into an organization comprising several sections, spreading its operation into new fields. Its members are men, women, youths and even children who come from all walks of life and who work on a voluntary basis hand in hand with various benefactors and admirers of the society.
The main scope was and still is the popular devotion towards St. Philip. In recent years it has enhanced its social and cultural roles by organizing various activities throughout the year with the full participation of the people of Zebbug – making it one of the most active and esteemed societies in Malta. In doing so, it did not only enhance its own identity but also that of Zebbug. The successes achieved by the society are also those of Zebbug. This has been possible through a combination of the enthusiasm of the young members and the maturity of the elders. In this way the society has managed to remain young in spirit through renewal, to enlarge in an organized manner, eagerly living the present while building for the future with the wisdom gained from the past.
