Travel Guide: Malta – Culture

a blend of many world cultures this
country’s customs traditions art and
food are still uniquely theirs hi I’m
Rebecca Brayton and welcome to
Washington comm and today we’ll be
learning more about the culture and
traditions of Malta Maltese culture is a
combination of the many different
societies that have ruled that region
throughout its history this means that
local customs and traditions have been
affected by neighboring Mediterranean
countries as well as Roman Arab and
Semitic nations British rule left a
number of significant cultural
influences Maltese use of the English
language is one such lasting effect the
country was also influenced
architectural II under British rule in
the 1800s with the introduction of
neoclassical and neo gothic styles the
skylines of Malta were also affected
Malta is famous for its arts and crafts
including glass work and lace making a
popular artistic undertaking since the
1500s it regained popularity in the 19th
century today
the lace is made from durable
cream-colored linen the cuisine in Malta
is typical of the Mediterranean region
featuring in-season fruits and
vegetables and abundance of seafood and
the use of olive oil
nearby Italy is a big influence on
Maltese food with pizza pastries and
cheese’s being popular winemaking is not
a huge industry in the country though
its quality has been increasing steadily
despite the comings and goings of
different rulers Malta has remained one
of the world’s most Catholic countries
traditionally the country celebrates
their religion with fireworks outdoor
processions village festas and regular
church masses a pleasant mix of world
cultures Malta is a unique nation that’s
worth exploring