Malta Local Customs

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Keys left in doors in Gozo

by ayumi822

This isn't so much a tip as it is an interesting bit of information. In many villages in Gozo, the old custom of leaving the key in the lock of the front door is still around. This was done simply because, the villages being so small and intimate, everyone knew everyone else so there was never any danger of robberies. Even in modern times, you will still find some doors with keys in plain view - although it is not a wide-spread tradition any longer.If ever in Gozo, keep your eyes peeled for keys! I last saw one a few summers ago in a backstreet in Rabat (Gozo)

Local Food of Malta

by Elly01

This is a photo of some local food found in Malta. The round rings seen below are called 'Qghaq tal-Ghasel' translated 'Honey Rings' they are made with treacle and are very rich in taste and texture. These are eaten mostly in Christmas.Then in the photo one can see 'Gbjeniet' translated 'cheeselets' there are the soft ones, the plain hard ones and then the peppered ones. these are commonly used in Maltese dishes and salads. Also in the photo there is the famous 'pastizzi'. Cheese cakes are not made of cheese but what we call 'Ricotta' translated as soft cheese and the Pea cakes are made with peas. The stuffing is wrapped with this flakey pastry and they are very good and crispy. These are eaten all year round.In Easter the traditional sweet are what we call 'Figolli' (not in the photo) these usually are shaped in different various shapes of pastry sandwiched together. The middle is...

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Cats are Cared For Here!

by mazzap

We spotted this "Cats Home" along a narrow street in a quiet corner of St Julians. I thought it was really nice that someone had taken the trouble to provide food & shelter for stray cats.There was a little notice alongside the shelter requesting that donations to the cats upkeep be posted through a nearby door - a pat on the back goes to the person who dedicates his/her time to looking after these cute furry beings! There were several feline visitors to the colourful shelter as you can see in my pictures. They all seemed quite placid and contented too!

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Languages of Malta

by himalia11

Official languages of Malta are Maltese and English. After Malta has been so long under British rule, it's great that Maltese is spoken very much. English is only the second official language.The Maltese language is of semitic origin, but written with Latin letters. It is related to Arabic, but also has been influenced by English and Italian.

Door knockers

by himalia11

On some houses, you will see nice door knockers. They exist in all kind of versions, very interesting. I mostly loved the dolphins! We saw quite a lot in the side streets in Rabat, but you also can see them in other towns. In several souvenir shops you also can buy these door knockers.

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Kinnie

by himalia11

Kinnie is the local soft drink and you have to try it! It's a bitter lemonade and is made of herbs and bitter orange. It is really refreshing, I loved it! However if Kinnie gets too warm it doesn't taste so good anymore.

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Visiting churches

by himalia11

The Maltese people are quite religious, so when visiting churches your dress should cover the shoulders and knees. At least women need to take care, I saw men that I wouldn't have let in like that...The church in Mosta was the only one where I got problems with my shorts as they did not fully cover the knees. But I could get a wrap there, so I could still visit the church. In all churches they had shawls for those who were not dressed appropriate, that's nice!

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Kinnie.

by Maurizioago

Kinnie is a non-alcooholic drink made from bitter oranges and aromatic herbs.In Italy there is a similar drink called Chinotto. This is stronger than Kinnie.Ask for a glass of Kinnie on the plane. They surely have it.

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Some Words in Maltese

by Propermark

From English to Maltese Yes = Iva (iva) No = Le (le) Please = Jekk joghgbok (yek yo:jbok) Thank you = Grazzi (gratsi) Thank you = Grazzi hafna (gratsi hafna) very much You're welcome = M'hemmx mn'hiex (memsh mni:sh)Greetings ------- Good morning = Bongu (bonju) Good evening = Bonswa (bonswa) Good night = Il-lejl it-tajjeb (illeyl itayeb)SeasonsSpring = Ir-rebbiegha (ir rebbi:ya:) Summer = Is-sajf (is sayf) Autumn = Il-harifa (il harifa) Winter = Ix-xitwa (ish ***wa)

Maltese People Abroad...

by Propermark

Hi! This is not really a local custom but I didn't know where to put it.I've heard a lot of Maltese People went abroad to Australia or England to find better jobs and better living conditions.When I was in Malta last time, on the New Year's Eve, I talked to some Maltese girls and they told me they were not so happy in Malta, so it looks like many people wanna leave the islands cause it's too cramped.The girl in the picture is Miss Italia Malta of some years ago: Leanne Zammit.

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Q:  Hello, A question on Xlendi for those who know it. Looking at photos, I get the impression that you need to climb the steps set... 

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A: Xlendi is a village in Gozo. There is a beach and a rock you can climb if you like to see the sea from afar. You can avoid to do thins thing. I liked this little... 

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