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MALTA

TRADITIONS CULTURE AND CURIOSITIES

tRADItions

CARNIVAL

RELIGIOUS PARTYS

Interestingly, Carnival is one of the most popular festivals in Malta, complete with masquerade balls, formal wear and costume contests. The event takes place during the week of Ash Wednesday and also features traditional parades in the streets, parties until the early hours of the morning and popular marches.

Religious festivals are a central part of Maltese culture. Almost every city and town has an annual festival dedicated to its patron saint. During these festivals, which occur mainly in the summer, there are processions, fireworks, live band music and parades. The churches are decorated with colorful lights, and the celebrations last for days, with great participation from the community.

CARNIVAL

Culture

DIVERCITY OF INFLUENCES

LANGUAGES

History and Cultural Influences Maltese culture is influenced by various civilizations that occupied the island, such as the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, French and British. Each one left their mark on aspects such as architecture, language and cuisine.

The Maltese speak two official languages: Maltese and English. Maltese is a Semitic language with significant influences from Arabic, Italian and Sicilian. However, due to British colonization, English is widely spoken and used in government, education, and business.

Curiosities

Sports

Music

History

Malta's most popular sport is football, which has a 14-team league called the Maltese Premier League.The Maltese's second favorite sport is water polo, with excellent results achieved by local athletes in European competitions.

Despite the dominance of Western music in the region, Malta preserves its traditional music known as għana, a unique folk genre.

The country played a crucial role in the Second World War, surviving intense bombings and being awarded the George Cross for the bravery of the Maltese people.

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Malta is a small archipelago located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Europe. Its capital is Valleta.

Its strategic position between Europe and Africa has made it historically important, serving as a cultural and commercial bridge between continents. Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and is known for its Mediterranean climate and historical heritage dating back thousands of years