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Ghar Dalam – This is a prehistoric cave in the south of Malta. Lots of carcases have been found here that are native of north and central Africa. This is a proof that Malta once was connected to the north of Africa, a time when the Mediterranean basin was still a lake.
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Ir-Rummiena – The pomegranate has been on the Maltese islands since the Phoenicians. It’s a very refreshing fruit especially in the summer hot days; it also symbolises sanctity, fertility, and abundance for the Maltese culture.
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This is an indigenous and protected type of Owl that is still found in the Maltese country side. A symbol of wisdom like in many other cultures.
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Freedom day – 31st March 1979 – One of the 5 National Holidays. Freedom Day for Malta came at a high cost where a lot of lives were lost. It is good to note that Il- Helsien for Malta brought for the first time in History full freedom and self-Governance to the Islands.
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Independence day – 21st September 1964 - is one of the five national holidays in Malta. It celebrates the day the country gained independence from the United Kingdom.
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The α and Ω have long been a symbol of the circle of life. This depiction is very common in Baroque paintings. Good to note that this design is painted on the alfresco in the Crypt of the Cathedral of St. John in Valletta.
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The Maltese National Coat of Arms for The Republic of Malta – 13thDecember 1974
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Il-Kurazza is the Maltese name for the metal armour for the upper body of a Knight. Here we are recreating the Kurazza protecting the Knight on the left-hand side and hence protecting also his heart.
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Maltese Cross – Dedicated to Knights of St John that governed Malta between 1530 up to 1798. The eight pointed Cross has a purpose and a meaning. The eight countries from where the Nights of St John originated and the eight beatitudes which Jesus expressed as per the gospel of Matthew.
