Colours dominating the Maltese Islands
Francesca Sammut prepared the following presentation to highlight the vibrant colours that dominate the Maltese Islands.
The students were asked to take photos all oriented towards particular colours. The following video was produced:
How did the Maltese flag acquire its red and white colour?
One of our national feasts is dedicated to St Paul. The feast of St. Paul Shipwrecked is celebrated on the 10th of February in Valletta and in the streets of Malta's capital city. It commemorates the shipwreck of the Apostle St. Paul on the Maltese Islands, an event which took place in 60 AD and which is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. This event is a National Public Holiday and a Religious Feast.
The Blue Grotto is a natural beauty located on the southern coast of Malta, west of Wied iz-Zurrieq facing the little deserted islet of Filfla. These natural caves can be reached only by sea. With the combination of sunlight, the phosphorescent colours of the submerged flora and the deep blue sea can be viewed. The blue colour is something not to be missed when visiting Malta.
February brings along the carnival week, which takes on a traditional pattern; extravagantly coloured floats are perched on lorries ready for the procession, with several children running around in fancy costumes. The heart of the action takes place in Valletta, though various towns and villages across the Island have their own version of festivities.
The following is a brief idea of what the colourful floats look like:
Ir-Ramla l-Ħamra (Red Sandy Beach) is the largest sandy beach found in the island of Gozo. The whole beach is a spread of red sand. It has also Roman remains and also hosts the Calypso Cave, which according to a legend is cave refered to by Homer in the Odyssey.
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The Ramla l-Ħamra displays nothing of modern day disturbances. It is a beach popular with swimmers in the summer months whereas during winter months it affords pleasant peaceful walks. A statue dedicated to Our Lady of Hope, stands vigil in the middle of the beach.
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Another place in Malta that highlights the colour blue is the Blue Lagoon. This beach can only be reached by boat. It is situated between the island of Comino and the islet of Cominotto and is one of the best beaches in Malta, with crystal clear waters and pure white sand bottom reflecting the blue sky with a lovely cyan. This long and narrow bay surrounded by rock and a bit of sand is almost like a pool, which makes it the ideal place for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving or simply relaxing on the beach.
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