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How Mqabba Is Keeping Santa Marija Traditions Alive for the Next Generation
Behind Mqabba’s Santa Marija celebrations is a year-round community effort keeping local traditions alive while passing them on to a new generation.
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Travellers Recreate Their Grandparents’ 1979 Malta Photos 47 Years Later
Two travellers returned to locations across Valletta to recreate photographs taken by their grandparents during a trip to Malta in 1979.
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Birkirkara’s Polly Micallef Steals The Show During Festa Celebrations
74-year-old Polly Micallef captured the spirit of Birkirkara’s festa celebrations, earning a warm tribute from the Duke of Connaught’s Own Band Club.
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Eight Festas Are Happening Across The Maltese Island This weekend
Eight communities across Malta and Gozo will celebrate their festas this Sunday, 23 August, bringing decorated streets, music, fireworks and traditional festa…
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On 15 August 1942, the battered SS Ohio reached Malta as part of Operation Pedestal. Here are five facts behind the convoy…
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Remembering The Convoy That Gave Malta Hope 84 Years Ago
On 15 August 1942, the final ships of Operation Pedestal reached Malta, bringing desperately needed supplies to an island under siege and…
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local Photographer Celebrates Mellieħa Festa Traditions Through His Lens
Mellieħa-based photographer Dan J Mallia is revisiting photographs from last year’s village festa as the locality prepares for this year’s September celebrations.
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Mqabba Tower Of Light Returns For Santa Marija Fireworks Spectacular 2026
Mqabba’s Santa Marija eve fireworks display returns on 14 August, with organisers planning a 63-metre Tower of Light, approximately 10,000 shots, new…
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Ħamrun’s tat-tamal Set 2 National Festa Records With Giant Traditional Bandalori
Ħamrun’s Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Tamlin has been recognised for two national festa records, including a traditional bandalora measuring 12.8 metres high and 9.75…
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Ħamrun Youth Commission Sets National Record With 7-Metre Rotating Festa Display
A 7-by-7-metre moving festa display with two faces capable of rotating through 180 degrees has earned a new national record for Ħamrun’s…
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Mqabba Marks 190 Years Since Santa Marija Statue Arrived
Mqabba is commemorating 190 years since its titular statue of Santa Marija arrived following a solemn journey from Żejtun on 14 August…
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Study Suggests Malta’s First Communities Relied On Repeated Sea Journeys
Researchers believe Malta’s Mesolithic communities remained viable through repeated long-distance voyages, probably maintaining connections with Sicily.
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Chris Azzopardi Sets Maltese Record With 12-Novel Series
Maltese author Chris Azzopardi has been recognised by The Malta Records for Il-Kalendarju, a collection of 12 interconnected novels and the longest…
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The story behind Mosta and its origins
Best known for its iconic Rotunda, Mosta’s history stretches back thousands of years. Discover how a small farming settlement grew into one…
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Marika Caruana Captures Stunning Fireworks Photo During St Andrew’s Feast In Luqa
Photographer Marika Caruana captured a breathtaking fireworks display during St Andrew’s Feast in Luqa, with the colourful scene photographed from Attard.
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The story behind Lija and its origins
Lija is one of Malta’s historic Three Villages, together with Attard and Balzan, and has long been known for its quiet charm,…
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How Mqabba Is Keeping Santa Marija Traditions Alive for the Next Generation
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Travellers Recreate Their Grandparents’ 1979 Malta Photos 47 Years Later
Two travellers returned to locations across Valletta to recreate photographs taken by their…
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Birkirkara’s Polly Micallef Steals The Show During Festa Celebrations
74-year-old Polly Micallef captured the spirit of Birkirkara’s festa celebrations, earning a warm…
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Eight Festas Are Happening Across The Maltese Island This weekend
Eight communities across Malta and Gozo will celebrate their festas this Sunday, 23…
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Remembering The Convoy That Gave Malta Hope 84 Years Ago
On 15 August 1942, the final ships of Operation Pedestal reached Malta, bringing…
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local Photographer Celebrates Mellieħa Festa Traditions Through His Lens
Mellieħa-based photographer Dan J Mallia is revisiting photographs from last year’s village festa…
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Mqabba Tower Of Light Returns For Santa Marija Fireworks Spectacular 2026
Mqabba’s Santa Marija eve fireworks display returns on 14 August, with organisers planning…
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Ħamrun’s tat-tamal Set 2 National Festa Records With Giant Traditional Bandalori
Ħamrun’s Kummissjoni Żgħażagħ Tamlin has been recognised for two national festa records, including…
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Ħamrun Youth Commission Sets National Record With 7-Metre Rotating Festa Display
A 7-by-7-metre moving festa display with two faces capable of rotating through 180…
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Mqabba Marks 190 Years Since Santa Marija Statue Arrived
Mqabba is commemorating 190 years since its titular statue of Santa Marija arrived…
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Study Suggests Malta’s First Communities Relied On Repeated Sea Journeys
Researchers believe Malta’s Mesolithic communities remained viable through repeated long-distance voyages, probably maintaining…
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Chris Azzopardi Sets Maltese Record With 12-Novel Series
Maltese author Chris Azzopardi has been recognised by The Malta Records for Il-Kalendarju,…
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The story behind Mosta and its origins
Best known for its iconic Rotunda, Mosta's history stretches back thousands of years….
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Marika Caruana Captures Stunning Fireworks Photo During St Andrew’s Feast In Luqa
Photographer Marika Caruana captured a breathtaking fireworks display during St Andrew’s Feast in…
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The story behind Lija and its origins
Lija is one of Malta’s historic Three Villages, together with Attard and Balzan,…