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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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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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The Cross – For the Maltese through its strong Catholic roots, this symbol is sacred. It represents hope, believe, truth and all that is spiritual. This is a simple Baroque Cross used by the Knights of St John during liturgical Services. Dimensions – Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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It-Tuffieha – The Apple, what a fruit! “It-Tuffieha” has a very versatile meaning in the Maltese language. As per Christian religion it’s the fruit of sin and temptation, but it is also the fruit of knowledge and seduction. I hope that you all agree that best, one relates “it-tuffieha” with the latter!
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Sun – Symbolises life, Warmth, Happiness, Joy, Charm, Glory, Splendour – Sunny Malta – Xemx is also widely used colloquially to personify beauty, brightness, braveness, intelligence amongst others. It is extensively used in local traditional songs and poems. Dimensions – Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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Iz-Ziemel tal-Bahar – What a mysterious and astonishing creature; The seahorse - also found in the Maltese blue waters.
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Iz- Zir (Aquarius)
20th January to February 18th
Excellent observational skills, cognitive flexibility, and a tremendous desire to learn; they are impartial, peaceful, and effective thinkers.
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“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”
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Kantunieri Maltin – Our famous City and village corners, found in the old parts of the city/villages. A statue of a saint was a must in the olden days. Thanks to this we today can enjoy beautiful corners with artistic statues reminding us of our traditions and Catholic background.
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Kantunieri Maltin – Our famous City and village corners, found in the old parts of the city/villages. A statue of a saint was a must in the olden days. Thanks to this we today can enjoy beautiful corners with artistic statues reminding us of our traditions and Catholic background.
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Kantunieri Maltin – Our famous City and village corners, found in the old parts of the city/villages. A statue of a saint was a must in the olden days. Thanks to this we today can enjoy beautiful corners with artistic statues reminding us of our traditions and Catholic background.
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The Knights of St John – The order was founded in 1099 and still active till today. The Knights have built Valletta and managed to win over the Ottoman Empire in the great Seige of 1565 with the help of the brave Maltese.
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The Knights of St John – The order was founded in 1099 and still active till today. The Knights have built Valletta and managed to win over the Ottoman Empire in the great Seige of 1565 with the help of the brave Maltese.
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Kristu Rxoxt Easter is a very important feast in our Maltese culture. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the culminal symbol of victory of life over death.
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The guardian angel – In the Maltese culture the guardian angel has a special place in the families. A prayer is taught to children from when they are very small before bed time and when they wake up, praying the guardian angel to guard and protect them.
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The guardian angel – In the Maltese culture the guardian angel has a special place in the families. A prayer is taught to children from when they are very small before bed time and when they wake up, praying the guardian angel to guard and protect them. Dimensions – Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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The traditional Maltese clock is an icon for the Maltese culture. "Tal- Lira" literally meant the One Maltese Lira ( Clock ) for its actual cost at the time. Today "l-arlogg tal-lira" is a noble piece of furniture that involves artistic work and a lot of skill.
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The traditional Maltese clock is an icon for the Maltese culture. "Tal- Lira" literally meant the One Maltese Lira ( Clock ) for its actual cost at the time. Today "l-arlogg tal-lira" is a noble piece of furniture that involves artistic work and a lot of skill.
