Traditions and everyday life in Malta

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Malta. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

6 keepsakes from Malta (3 traditions and culture, 3 personal)

Traditions and culture in Malta

carnival in Gozo
Tradition

carnival in Gozo

Carnival is a crazy costume party that occurs in Malta every year. It involves dressing up in different costumes, partying and floats for parades. In Gozo the village of Nadur is the most well known for Carnival and and center of…

Shared by tulaaa
Malta has a proud history
Event

Malta has a proud history

A place that we are proud of its history. In this place, you can find the beginning of the Order of Malta before they built Valletta.

Shared by iaNN394

Personal keepsakes from members in Malta

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

The sea
Activity

The sea

The sea in Malta is really beautiful. All sorts of marine creatures are found in the Maltese seas. Malta is mostly known for its breath taking sea. The clear seas attract many tourists and this helps keep Malta's economy up.

Shared by Marie99
Malta has a proud history
Place

Malta has a proud history

A place that we are proud of its history. In this place, you can find the beginning of the Order of Malta before they built Valletta.

Shared by Mario F

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