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Colors of Malta Island - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
The Maltese are kind hearted and smiley people with excellent sense of humor behaving towards foreign travelers with peculiar curiosity and respect. They are sincerely interested in all aspects of life of foreigners and eagerly share their cultural heritage with them. The family is of core value for every native. All the holidays and fests are traditionally celebrated in the family circle. A great festive table gathers up to four generations of relatives. No special occasions are needed for a festive family dinner as a usual weekend may turn to a Maltese family a motive to have a family holiday together.
Everyone, who has ever been in Malta, will never forget this place. Those people, who have never visited it, will always try to get there. Malta is a wonderful country and a famous … 
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Malta offers tourists with children a wide range of entertainment to meet their every need. The famous Malta National Aquarium is located in Aura resort. This oceanarium is one of the … Open
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Despite the fact that the shipwreck is not the most pleasant event, Malta annually celebrates a holiday in honour of the disaster. Locals are proud of the fact that St. Paul, as it is believed, was wrecked off the coast of the island. Locals colourfully celebrate this event almost at the beginning of the year on February 10. The celebration includes parades, people leading the procession carry a huge figure of the Apostle and scatter confetti along the way. All this is accompanied by music, mass festivities, and, of course, fun. The most striking events are held in the capital Valetta, where, among other things, solemn services are held in St. Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral.
Local cuisine of Malta features unique fusion of culinary traditions of different countries of the world. The restaurants of Malta offer traditional European dishes as well as exotic treats … Open
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Not only Apostle Paul (the Saint, by the way, is considered to be the patron of the island), St. Joseph, the husband of the virgin Mary, is also famous and honoured Saint in Malta — the day of March 19, as well as February 10 is dedicated to the state holiday. The most striking events take place in two settlements-in Zejtun, which is located in the South, and in Rabat, which is located in the East. Solemn services are held in the churches, parades are held along the Central streets, accompanied by military bands. In the evening, the streets are beautifully decorated with lighting. March 31 is a date when Freedom Day is celebrated. It is timed to the events of 1979 when the British withdrew their troops and Navy from the country. The most colourful military parade can be seen in Fort Bormla and Birgu, from the port of Valletta is sent one of the largest regattas in Malta with traditional boats "daisa".
Each city of Malta boasts unique landmarks and sights which will be of great interest for tour fans. A major part of historical objects is located on the territory of Valette. The city … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Malta Island and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Malta Island
♥ Santwarju Bazilika tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu, Valletta, 4.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann, Valletta, 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Katidral Metropolitan Ta’ San Pawl, Mdina, 6.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Bażilika San Gorg, Victoria, 24.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Santwarju Ta’ Pinu, Għarb, 27.7 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Malta Island
♥ Castle 'Fort Saint Angelo' , 5.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Verdala Palace' , 7.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Selmun Palace' , 8.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gran Castello' , 24.9 km from the center. On the map
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National traditions of Malta
Malta is a small island state in the Mediterranean Sea. Since the 16th century Arab and European empires fought for its lands, which could not but affect the national composition and culture of the country. Initially, the local inhabitants of the Maltese archipelago were descendants of ancient Phoenicians who colonized the islands. The centuries-old Arab presence has had a significant impact on their culture, traditions, cuisine and language. Since the 13th century, Malta has become part of Sicily. The islands have begun active integration of European culture, which continued with the colonization of Great Britain. The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese, based on Arabic with an admixture of Italian. Despite lasting Arab influence, 98% of the Maltese believers belong to Catholicism. Local residents are quite conservative. The family plays a fundamental role in the life of the Maltese. Locals celebrate holidays in a wide family circle, which includes distant relatives. In order to get together the whole family, they do not need a special reason - enough a desire to see one’s relatives. Family dinners or lunch often gathers at the table dozens of people. The meeting easily grows into a merry and noisy holiday. The standard of living in Malta is quite high, which allows locals to feel comfortable and enjoy a serene life in this beautiful region of the Mediterranean.
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Malta Island. Learn the best periods to visit Malta Island to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Malta Island.
