61. Alt.culture.malta FAQ Version 3.81 Welcome to alt.culture.malta. This FAQ is regularly posted to the Anything related to malta, Gozo, the Maltese Islands, Maltese culture, tradition, http://www.cs.uu.nl/wais/html/na-dir/cultures/malta/faq.html

Note from archiver cs.uu.nl: This page is part of a big collection of Usenet postings, archived here for your convenience. For matters concerning the content of this page , please contact its author(s); use the source , if all else fails. For matters concerning the archive as a whole, please refer to the archive description or contact the archiver. Subject: alt.culture.malta FAQ version 3.81 This article was archived around: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 19:41:21 +0100 All FAQs in Directory: cultures/malta All FAQs posted in: malta.announce alt.culture.malta Source: Usenet Version Archive-name: cultures/malta/faq Posting-Frequency: monthly Last-modified: November 28, 2004 Version: 3.81 (text) Summary: This posting contains a list of Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers) about alt.culture.malta and of course Malta. It should be read by anyone who wishes to post to the alt.culture.malta newsgroup URL: http://cwebdesign.com/altmalta/ Welcome to alt.culture.malta. This FAQ is regularly posted to the alt.culture.malta,alt.answers and news.answers newsgroups approximately once a month, and the most up-to-date version is also available at the alt.culture.malta web site ( http://cwebdesign.com/altmalta/

62. Islands.com | Malta malta is one of those marriages of history, culture, and climate found few culture malta celebrates Carnival (Mediterraneanstyle) at the start of Lent http://www.islands.com/malta/

RELATED LINKS adsonar_pid=2639;adsonar_ps=2068;adsonar_zw=160;adsonar_zh=270;adsonar_jv='ads.adsonar.com'; Receive Travel Specials from Malta and other islands Malta Field Notes What to do on Malta ISLANDS Web Picks The best of Malta on the Web. Maps Malta at a glance. Archives Stories from ISLANDS magazine. Malta Where to Stay Star Clippers Cruises Vacation Rentals Guide Cruise Directory Other Mediterranean destinations Malta is one of those marriages of history, culture, and climate found few places beyond the Mediterranean. Sandy beaches, water clear enough to provide some of the best diving in that vast sea, medieval citadels, village festivals dating back centuries, even a Blue Grotto a la Capri this is an island (along with sister isles Gozo and Comino) that could inspire poetry. In Valleta, Malta’s ancient capital, frescoes in the Grand Masters’ Palace (built in 1574), depict the story of the Knights of Malta, those intrepid crusaders who staved off the invasion of Europe by Turks in the Great Siege of 1565. In the decades that followed, those wealthy knights turned Valletta into an architectural showcase of palaces, gardens, and churches it remains today. But Malta is not all about the past. The nightlife (from casinos to clubs with top European DJs in St. Julian’s, a Valletta suburb) is lively, an international jazz festival tops an impressive cultural calendar, the beaches on the northwest coast (Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuiffieha) are a treat, the diving off Gozo is delightful, and the cliff-lined coast near Zurrieq is pocked with several Blue Grotto-like caves where you can swim in what’s been called "stained-glass" blue water. Poetry, one might say...

63. MALTA: A CULTURE VULTURE’S DREAM SPOT malta A culture VULTURE’S DREAM SPOT. by Joyce Dalton. The tiny islands of malta have been attracting travelers for thousands of years. http://www.travellady.com/articles/article-malta.html

TM MALTA: A CULTURE VULTURE’S DREAM SPOT by Joyce Dalton The tiny islands of Malta have been attracting travelers for thousands of years. However, only today’s visitors have come in peace. Over the centuries, the Phoenicians, Romans, Saracens, Barbary pirates, Crusaders, Ottoman Turks, French and British all cast covetous eyes on this land strategically situated in the Mediterranean 58 miles south of Sicily and 163 north of North Africa. As a result, Malta’s 196 sq. miles offer a treasure chest of sites and influences which can keep culture vultures busy for days on end. Of course, it is the Mediterranean, so sparkling waters, cumulus-filled skies and fine dining vie for leisure hours. Three of Malta’s islands are inhabited, though Comino (all two sq. miles of it) claims only five permanent residents. However, its beaches, coves, rock tunnels and especially, the Blue Lagoon attract water enthusiasts. Most come on day trips from Malta and Gozo, the largest islands. All three islands offer good diving opportunities. Both Malta and Gozo claim impressive ancient sites. On Gozo, Ggantija’s two temples, covering a quarter of an acre, pre-date the pyramids and Stonehenge, while on Malta, Hagar Qim and Hypogeum offer intriguing glimpses into times long past. The former structure, built of huge stone blocks, features sacrificial alters and openings designed for libations and consultations with oracles. Images of fish and land animals, as well as pitted honeycomb designs, are etched into the stones. Numerous bone and pottery fragments were found at this underground center of ritual and burial, along with a sculpture known as The Sleeping Lady which is now in the Museum of Archaeology in Valletta, the capital.

64. Romantic Getaways - Malta eventually spending time on the island, to the rich history of the Knights of St. John, malta s culture is made even lovelier by the preservation. http://www.theromantic.com/getaways/malta.htm

Romantic Getaways Malta - An English/Turkish Island By Rita Cook I'm closing my eyes and pretending I am back in Malta. A destination like none other I have been to in all of my travels. English-speaking, Turkish-influenced, Roman Catholic roots describe Malta in words, but no words can describe the terrain, the people or the feeling one gets of being far away from home in a place that is really just 60 miles south of Italy as a map goes. But it's not the map or the location, right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, that will describe Malta. No, it's the state of mind that is Malta. Malta is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 58 miles south of Sicily, Italy. Tell three people you're visiting Malta and at least two of them will say "Where or what is that?" and the other one will be jealous knowing the 7000 years of history that Malta boasts. It's certain, if you want an out-of-the-way vacation where you are not likely to run into Uncle George or anyone from your neighborhood, then Malta is the perfect destination. With 1.2 million tourist per year, only 12,000 are Americans, a meager 1 percent.

65. EEC - Educational English Culture - Malta All rights reserved ® Copyright EEC 2004 © http://www.eecmalta.com/

66. Malta (08/05) and the British have influenced Maltese life and culture to varying degrees. Most of the foreign community in malta, predominantly active or retired http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5382.htm

Bureau of Public Affairs Electronic Information and Publications Office Background Notes Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs August 2005 Background Note: Malta PROFILE Official Name: Republic of Malta Geography Area: 316 sq. km. (122 sq. mi.); about one-tenth the size of Rhode Island. Major cities: Valletta (capital), Sliema. Terrain: Low hills. Climate: Subtropical summer; other seasons temperate. Mediterranean: hot dry summers, cool wet winters. People Nationality: Noun and adjective Maltese. Population (2003): 399,867. Annual growth rate (2003 est.): 0.65%. Ethnic divisions: Mixture of Arab, Sicilian, Norman, Spanish, Italian, English. Religion (2003): Roman Catholic, 98%. Languages: Maltese, English. Education (2003): Years compulsory until age 16. Attendance Literacy Health (2003): Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births)5.9. Life expectancy at birthMales 76.4, Females 80.4. Labor force (1 st Government Type: Republic. Independence: September 1964. Constitution: 1964; revised 1974; revised 1987. Branches: Executive president (chief of state), prime minister (head of government), cabinet.

67. Arts And Culture - British Council - Malta arts and culture. writing in Mediterranean languages and in English culminating in a Mediterranean literature festival in malta in November 2004. http://www.britishcouncil.org/malta-arts-culture.htm

Text only Print E-mail this page Add to favourites ... Suggest similar pages ARTS AND CULTURE EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF CONTEMPORARY UK Whether you're interested in art, photography, drama, dance, literature, creative writing, film or design, we bring the best of UK culture to you. We work with professional partners to bring you innovative work through festivals, performances and exhibitions, in addition to a range of projects, programmes, workshops and seminars. How we work We support writers, artists, musicians, performers, teachers and other arts practitioners across the globe through information, inspiration, and connections. Find out more Animating literature Our portal site connects you with other readers, writers, teachers, students and literature professionals to discuss literature, get the latest news and access creative resources. Find out more Encompassculture Our online book club offers an easy-to-search database of UK and Commonwealth books. Plus the chance to write your own book reviews and chat online to our reader-in-residence. Find out more The Selector Our weekly radio show broadcasts two hours of the latest and best in UK music across the globe, offering you a mix of pop, dance, blues, jazz, roots and reggae.

68. How We Work - Arts And Culture - British Council - Malta How we work arts and culture. British Council malta We work extensively with UK artists and cultural organisations through showcases, workshops, http://www.britishcouncil.org/malta-arts-culture-how-we-work.htm

Text only Print E-mail this page Add to favourites ... Suggest similar pages For more information on our wide range of arts projects, programmes and initiatives, plus advice on funding, visit our main arts website. FIND OUT MORE How we work We provide global support to writers, artists, musicians, performers, teachers and arts practitioners through information, advice and networks. Our online communities can help forge international partnerships and provide valuable resources to help develop your work in the arts. We can also keep you up-to-date with the latest news, ideas and issues. Art, architecture, and design We support all areas of UK art, architecture and design through international projects and exhibitions. Find out more Dance We support UK artists in all dance forms, to promote the best, establish long-term international partnerships and attract young audiences. Find out more Drama We work across all forms of drama with UK professionals, to establish long-term international partnerships and attract young audiences Find out more Film We work extensively with UK artists and cultural organisations through showcases, workshops, festivals, conferences, tours, online resources and residences. Find out more

69. Books About Malta - A.C. Aquilina Booksellers Since 1855 - Books On Malta And Go Books about malta and Gozo History, culture, Travel Guides. Welcome to AC Aquilina Co. - selling books about malta and the Maltese Islands. http://www.maltabook.com/

58d, Republic Street Valletta, Malta Tel: 356-21233774 Fax: 356-21235092 acaquilina@maltabook.com Books about Malta and Gozo - History, Culture, Travel Guides - selling books about Malta and the Maltese Islands. Our bookshop is located in Valletta, the historic capital city of Malta built by the Knights of the Order of St. John. We have been selling books for over 145 years - since 1855. We offer the widest selection of books about Malta, from all major publishers, with latest book titles being made available as soon as they are printed. Now, the convenience of our online bookstore means you can select from the extensive stocks of books on Malta and Gozo available at our Valletta outlet from the comfort of your home. Browse through the book titles available; when you have made your choice, use our secure ordering facility to make your purchases online. We currently stock: Books about Maltese History, from prehistoric times, through to contemporary history books, with particular emphasis on books covering Malta's military history, World War Two, and the Knights of Malta. Books about Maltese folklore, traditions, customs and religion; books in the Maltese language; photo-guides; travel guides for visitors; and other general interest books related to Malta and the Maltese Islands.

70. Malta Council For Culture And The Arts Events 2005 - Malta Festivals malta Calendar of Events malta Council for culture and the Arts events 2005 which will represent malta in the Junior. Eurovision Song Contest. http://www.maltafestivals.com/index.pl/malta_calendar_of_events_mcca

Maltafestivals.com Malta Calendar of Events Malta Council for Culture and the Arts events 2005 Home ... My Account MALTAFESTIVALS.com Events During 2005 LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Every alternate Wednesday between October – May EPIPHANY CONCERT January The National Orchestra at the Grand Council Chamber at The Palace, Valletta SONG FOR EUROPE FESTIVAL February A festival leading to the selection of a Maltese song for the Eurovision Song Contest. CARNIVAL rd th February Valletta , Gozo, Floriana and villages Feast of joyful participation and grotesque Floats. March FREEDOM DAY REGATTA st March at the Grand Harbour FOLK SINGERS’ FESTIVAL th th May The Argotti Gardens , Floriana a jamboree of local and Mediterranean Folk singing and music. CONVENTION OF FOUNDATION th May – 4 th June FOR EUROPEAN CARNIVAL CITIES at Nadur, Gozo MNARJA th and 29 th June An assortment of folk singing, outdoor eating of traditional food, agrarian fair and music. FESTIVAL MALTA July September MALTA JAZZ FESTIVAL 15 – 17 July Three nights of jazz played by world renowned players within the unique settings of the Grand Harbour Valletta JUNIOR SONG FOR EUROPE September A festival of songs written by under 15 year olds leading to the selection of a Maltese song which will represent Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

71. Malta Council For Culture And The Arts Events 2006 - Malta Festivals malta Council for culture and the Arts Events 2006. LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Every alternate Wednesday between. October May. EPIPHANY CONCERT January http://www.maltafestivals.com/index.pl/cal_of_events_mcca_2006

Maltafestivals.com Malta Calendar of Events Malta Council for Culture and the Arts events 2006 Home ... My Account MALTAFESTIVALS.com Malta Council for Culture and the Arts Events 2006 LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Every alternate Wednesday between October - May EPIPHANY CONCERT January The National Orchestra at the Grand Council Chamber at The Palace, Valletta SONG FOR EUROPE FESTIVAL January/February A two-day festival leading to the selection of a Maltese song for the Eurovision Song Contest. CARNIVAL 24 – 28 February Valletta , Gozo, Floriana and villages Feast of joyful participation and grotesque Floats. FREEDOM DAY REGATTA st March at the Grand Harbour FOLK SINGERS’ FESTIVAL May The Argotti Gardens , Floriana a jamboree of local and Mediterranean Folk singing and music. MNARJA th and 29 th June An assortment of folk singing, outdoor eating of traditional food, agrarian fair and music. FESTIVAL MALTA July – September MALTA JAZZ FESTIVAL 14 – 16 July Three nights of jazz played by world renowned players within the unique settings of the Grand Harbour Valletta FESTIVAL KANZUNETTA MALTIJA September A festival of Maltese song JUNIOR SONG FOR EUROPE September A festival of songs written by under 15 year olds leading to the selection of a Maltese song which will represent Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

72. EUROPA - Culture - Malta The Europe and culture portal provides information on all European Union cultural activities, policies, regulations and programmes. http://europa.eu.int/comm/culture/portal/sites/members/malta_en.htm

@import "../../css/advanced.css";. de en fr EUROPA European Commission Culture ... National Cultural sites National Cultural sites Malta In Malta, Government promotes Culture and conserves cultural heritage through official bodies and NGOs. The major Government bodies are the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts and Heritage Malta. The former is responsible for the promotion of cultural and artistic activities while the latter for the running of cultural heritage. The Superintendent for Heritage is the watchdog of cultural heritage regulations, of archaeological excavations and of the enforcement of the Heritage Act. The Committee of Guarantee ensures that both the Heritage Superintendency and Heritage Malta fulfill their roles and operate according to law and Government heritage policy. The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts promotes Maltese culture and its dissemination amongst the Maltese both locally and abroad. Under the Council fall six cultural entities that together cater for both visual and performing arts. Many local groups undertake cultural activities in Malta. Some of them seek the assistance of the Council, which provides a selective service of financial assistance and of assistance in kind. Many local groups seek sponsorships on their own initiatives. On the other hand, there are only two major NGOs who assist the Heritage Malta agency in the conservation of historical buildings. In the past these two NGOs have often led the way in preservation and popularisation of monuments and historical edifices. Government's major role in all this is the annual provision of subvention money that is used to pay the wages of cultural workers and to support cultural and heritage projects.

73. SCADPlus: Malta malta culture Audiovisual. The Maltese Government also took measures to participate in the culture 2000 programme from 2003 onwards. http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/e20112.htm

Print version What's new? Search Contact ... MALTA - ADOPTION OF THE COMMUNITY ACQUIS Archives Archives Archives Archives Malta 1) REFERENCES Commission Report COM(1999) 69 final [Not published in the Official Journal] Commission Report COM(1999) 508 final [Not published in the Official Journal] Commission Report COM(2000) 708 final [Not published in the Official Journal] Commission Report COM(2001) 700 final - SEC(2001) 1751 [Not published in the Official Journal] Commission Report COM(2002) 700 final - SEC(2002) 1407 [Not published in the Official Journal] 2) SUMMARY Malta's broadcasting legislation is broadly in line with the audiovisual acquis . It is based essentially on the 1991 Broadcasting Act. Some effort will be needed to eliminate discrepancies which have emerged between national legislation and Community laws since 1997, as a result of amendments to the acquis The October 1999 Report stated that Malta had made no progress in adapting its legislation to the requirements of the Television Without Frontiers Directive. The November 2000 Report noted that significant progress had been made since the last report.

74. Malta: UNESCO Culture Sector culture Collection of National Copyright Laws Arab States malta. malta, drapeau.gif. The law applicable in malta is the Copyright Act XIII of 2000, http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=15434&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT

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75. Malta: UNESCO Culture Sector culture Collection of National Copyright Laws Europe and North America malta The law applicable in malta is the Copyright Act XIII of 2000, http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=15318&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT

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76. Hostels In Malta - Book Hostels On Gomio.com Hostels in malta, malta Hostels, read our Travel Guide about malta and find culture and Society. Music Folk traditions in music are very strong and http://www.gomio.com/destinations/locations.aspx?countryID=27&fileName=culture.h

77. The Search For Troy Is Over: It's In Malta Even though the islands of malta have stood in for several cities of the Old World, malta s culture and unique history are more ancient than Troy or even http://goeurope.about.com/b/a/089621.htm

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Travel Europe for Visitors Travel ... Help w(' ');zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses Search Europe for Visitors The Search for Troy is Over: It's in Malta Europe for Visitors Blog Main From James Martin Your Guide to Europe for Visitors FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! June 02, 2004 The Search for Troy is Over: It's in Malta Did you know that not only were parts of the movie "Troy" filmed in Malta, but that the former Mr. Malta, George Camilleri, broke his leg while filming an action scene and later died after suffering complications? But Malta can be enjoyed even when there isn't a sex-and-sandals bloodbath being filmed on the island. Take a peek at our Malta Travel Guide and Directory to get an idea of this fascinating island's prehistory and attractions. Or if you trend toward moviegoing rather than traveling, see the "Troy" review and pictures from About's Romantic Movie Guide Rebecca Murray.

78. Outline Of Maltese Prehistory After collapse of the Temple culture malta comes to fall part, The first Maltese Bronze Age culture namely that of Tarxien Cemetery is mostly known for http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Agora/5685/one.html

Outline of Maltese Prehistory Chronology of Maltese Prehistory The most accepted chronology of Maltese prehistory reads as follows : PERIOD PHASE TIME ( cal b.c. ) Neolithic Ghar Dalam Grey Skorba Red Skorba Temple Period Zebbug Mgarr Ggantija Saflieni c.3000 Tarxien Bronze Age Tarxien Cemetery Borg in-Nadur Bahrija Development of the Maltese Prehistory Controversy abounds around the presence of Palaeolithic man in Malta. A number of cave drawings and microliths, together with the presence of two taurodonts in a Pleistocene deposit and results from uranium dating are all pointers towards the possibility of Palaeolithic man living in Malta. Uncertainty regarding the interpretation of the evidence provided by the above has however divided Maltese scholars, and to date no definite conclusion has been reached. On a more secure ground, it is thought that man arrived on the islands around the year 5200 BC. The first Neolithic culture shows great affinity to that of Monte Kronio in Sicily and later in at least one location ( i.e. the Mixta Caves in Gozo ) , the local culture appears to have had contacts with the eastern Sicilian cultures of the Middle Neolithic previously grouped under the Stentinello culture. The earliest people on the islands, after an initial period of seasonal utilization of the archipelago's resources, eventually established themselves in cave and open dwellings and developed into the Ghar Dalam culture. They grew barley, wheat and lentil, practised fishing and supplemented their food with hunting. Around seven hundred years later this culture evolved into the Grey Skorba culture. This in itself lasted on the islands for only about a century after which the Maltese were influenced by the Diana culture. Extending into the Italian Peninsula, eastern Sicily and the Aeolian islands the influence of the Diana culture in Malta is felt through the presence of monochrome red pottery and trumpet lugs, which feature in the last Maltese Neolithic culture namely that of Red Skorba.

79. The Times & The Sunday Times, Malta - Showtime club culture MTV Summerdance to host international deejays 1st Jul 2005 Pacha Ibiza World Summer Tour 2005 Pacha hits malta for the first time ever http://showtime.timesofmalta.com/main_index.php?sub=club_culture

80. The Times & The Sunday Times, Malta - Showtime Club culture briefs The nights will host DJ marathon sets by malta s top deejays from Fresh Music Agency and top international deejays. http://showtime.timesofmalta.com/article.php?id=832

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