Maltese Folklore
Feasts
Every single city in Malta Annually celebrates their parish patron saint, there are some cities that have more then 1 feast a year which this causes more rivalry in which whom will celebrate their feast the best way possible. These feasts contribute in forming part of the Maltese culture, Naturally these feasts are celebrated by beautiful designed fireworks and also air fireworks and people gathering in the square of their hometowns to celebrate.
The people who take part in the fireworks section can tell you the dedication and the number of hours and money yearly needed to form this beautiful event. The fireworks are mainly worked from 2 club bands that would be the rivalry of each other and the street decorations are usually done by the churches workers or helpers. Every section is key to operate perfectly to co ordinate this big and very awaited by numerous both local and foreign people. These events are carried out through the cities all over Malta during the summer period so apart from the huge attraction the beautiful island of Malta brings during summer this also is a huge attraction to foreigners to come and visit this island and see our unique culture at it’s prime. Throughout this week you also find brass band cruising the city and making beautiful music behind the patron statue. This is the opportunity for people from the village to catch up at their square and talk about recent activities, the weakly feast also attracts families to meet and have the opportunity to appreciate the city that would come to life for that week which is special but the feast is mostly known for teenagers or people of a younger age which they express their youthfulness in this special week where everyone is dancing with their favourite brass band and making music which salutes their respectful patron. One of the most known feats in Malta is of the Our Lady of Victories which celebrates the defeat of the Turks at the end of the Great Siege in 1565.
Undoubtably the village’s feats is one of the main things in our culture which contributing in one week by food stands that sells traditional food, fireworks brass bands the gathering of the public and the most important the respectful message shown to the home tow’s patron saint. At that week apart from all being sad above the attractions in focused on the luxurious decor of the church both inside out which is the main importance. From the inside of the church you would find hand made beautiful red damask (Because the black damask is used on the great Friday) and the outside of the church with all beautiful bright bulbs are turned on at night.
These Feasts carry out passion and a lot of hard work yearly which is all produced in that week so apart from the natural respectful aspect there is also passion and determination to a lot of people and that is why in my opinion this is such a beautiful and important culture for Malta.
https://www.maltaproducts.com/Folklore--Traditional_Maltese_Feasts.html
References: https://www.maltaproducts.com/Folklore--Traditional_Maltese_Feasts.html
Traditional Maltese Feasts | Made in Malta Products. 2015. Traditional Maltese Feasts | Made in Malta Products. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.maltaproducts.com/Folklore--Traditional_Maltese_Feasts.html. [Accessed 21 April 2015].
Feasts
Every single city in Malta Annually celebrates their parish patron saint, there are some cities that have more then 1 feast a year which this causes more rivalry in which whom will celebrate their feast the best way possible. These feasts contribute in forming part of the Maltese culture, Naturally these feasts are celebrated by beautiful designed fireworks and also air fireworks and people gathering in the square of their hometowns to celebrate.
The people who take part in the fireworks section can tell you the dedication and the number of hours and money yearly needed to form this beautiful event. The fireworks are mainly worked from 2 club bands that would be the rivalry of each other and the street decorations are usually done by the churches workers or helpers. Every section is key to operate perfectly to co ordinate this big and very awaited by numerous both local and foreign people. These events are carried out through the cities all over Malta during the summer period so apart from the huge attraction the beautiful island of Malta brings during summer this also is a huge attraction to foreigners to come and visit this island and see our unique culture at it’s prime. Throughout this week you also find brass band cruising the city and making beautiful music behind the patron statue. This is the opportunity for people from the village to catch up at their square and talk about recent activities, the weakly feast also attracts families to meet and have the opportunity to appreciate the city that would come to life for that week which is special but the feast is mostly known for teenagers or people of a younger age which they express their youthfulness in this special week where everyone is dancing with their favourite brass band and making music which salutes their respectful patron. One of the most known feats in Malta is of the Our Lady of Victories which celebrates the defeat of the Turks at the end of the Great Siege in 1565.
Undoubtably the village’s feats is one of the main things in our culture which contributing in one week by food stands that sells traditional food, fireworks brass bands the gathering of the public and the most important the respectful message shown to the home tow’s patron saint. At that week apart from all being sad above the attractions in focused on the luxurious decor of the church both inside out which is the main importance. From the inside of the church you would find hand made beautiful red damask (Because the black damask is used on the great Friday) and the outside of the church with all beautiful bright bulbs are turned on at night.
These Feasts carry out passion and a lot of hard work yearly which is all produced in that week so apart from the natural respectful aspect there is also passion and determination to a lot of people and that is why in my opinion this is such a beautiful and important culture for Malta.
https://www.maltaproducts.com/Folklore--Traditional_Maltese_Feasts.html
References: https://www.maltaproducts.com/Folklore--Traditional_Maltese_Feasts.html
Traditional Maltese Feasts | Made in Malta Products. 2015. Traditional Maltese Feasts | Made in Malta Products. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.maltaproducts.com/Folklore--Traditional_Maltese_Feasts.html. [Accessed 21 April 2015].
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