The Chalet - Sliema (1926 - 1959)

St Helen’s titular statue restored to former glory

St Helen’s titular statue restored to former glory: Chevalier Vincenzo Borg Brared was one of the main benefactors of St Helen’s basilica, Birkirkara, and it was his life’s wish to donate a processional statue of the patron saint to his home town church. His dream materialised when he signed a contract with sculptor Salvatore Psaila on August 26,...

Former Prime Minister of Malta Dom Mintoff and Fred part 3

http://youtu.be/e1SgjrEkWz0
Freddy Fenech

Part 3 of the interview betwwen former Prime Minister of Malta Dom Mintoff and freddy Fenech in 1991

Former Prime Minister of Malta Dom Mintoff part 2 of 3

http://youtu.be/jSumLbJCxtM

Freddy Fenech

Part 2 of the visit of the former Prime Minister of Malta to Toronto in 1991

Former Prime Minister of Malta Dom Mintoff part 1 of 3

http://youtu.be/7R7GqF9vdJ0

Freddy Fenech

The former Prime Minister of Malta Dom Mintoff interviewd by fred fenech in Canada in 1991

Mintoff Addresing the Maltese Clubs in Toronto

http://youtu.be/kYo9-Z_g5OA


Freddy Fenech

Uploaded on Oct 10, 2010

The former Prim Minister of Malta Addressing the Maltese and Gozitans Clubs in Toronto in 1991

The Problem of Malta - British Pathe (1955)

http://youtu.be/tnbNgiLaWR4

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2011

Seated with the Minister of Agriculture Mr Cole, 38 year old Dom Mintoff sums up his integration proposal plan in 10 Downing Street.

Courtesy to British Pathe.

Malta in 1933

http://youtu.be/5IIVnjAcQrk

Francis Valletta

1960 Malta

http://youtu.be/og0zN45eRkY

Edgar Vella

1940 Malta before the bombs fell

http://youtu.be/qoe92hEm7Uo

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June 18, 1940. Giornale Italie No. 049. The island of Malta, claimed by Italy. Shown are ships of the Royal Navy (probably HMS Warspite, HMS Malaya, and the escort carrier HMS Eagle). An unveiling of a bust in honour of Fortunato Mizzi, founder of the pro-Italian movement on Malta.

1940-42 The Battle for Malta - Color Footage

http://youtu.be/pG_peNJbLME

Unknown WW2 in Color 2

1940-42 The Battle for Malta - Color Footage

http://youtu.be/zVTjtmA7l2A

Smyrna Fire Photo Album

http://levantineheritage.com/fire.htm

 9 Sep 1922

For more information please see:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Fire_of_Smyrna

Turkish troops entering Smyrna 9th September 1922

MALTESE SURVIVORS OF SMYRNA by Henry Frendo

MALTESE SURVIVORS OF SMYRNA

Henry Frendo

To the Greeks, Smyrna represents the ‘Hellenic Genocide’; to the Turks, the ‘National War of Independence’. Independence, or ‘liberation’, this may certainly have been, an achievement now fully-ingrained in the mythology of secular Turkish nationalism, symbolized by the steely-eyed portrait of Kemal Ataturk in military uniform staring down at you from every public and not-so-public edifice throughout modern-day Turkey. But it was, nevertheless, a ‘liberation’ born of a tragedy so riveting that it is as difficult as it is disturbing to perceive or to portray. Some historical film footage and photography survive in the public domain of the Smyrna shore-line bellowing smoke like a colossal furnace, almost completely destroying what was for millennia a prime centre of Hellenistic, later Roman and Christian culture, before the advent of Islam, the crusades, the fall of Constantinople and the rise of the Ottoman Empire, at its height in the sixteenth century. The ancient sites of Pergamon and Ephesus still partly stand, and are not too far.[1]

Luftwaffe - Battle for Malta

http://youtu.be/jp5IF9ijeZQ

Reel Wild Planet

Between the summer of 1940 and the end of 1942, Malta became one of the most bombed places on earth. 

Fliegerkorps X was an experienced anti-shipping unit that had fought in Norway and Denmark. 200 bombers and sixty-six fighters were pitted against the beleaguered Maltese defenders. 

The RAF and Royal Navy's desperate fight to retain control of the diminutive Mediterranean island, and the defiant courage of the people of Malta, is one of the epic stories of World War Two.

The Beautiful Islands of Malta: Mediterranean Paradise. "Full tour" of "Malta and Gozo" by Kevin Kilpatrick

This was filmed over a number of Visits to Malta, I have tried to cover the whole islands, showing what there is to see in this really beautiful place. The people are really friendly, food and weather are Fantastic. Beaches are a little Limited, but there is Sooo much to see and do. 
Other Mediterranean Islands on my Channel
Sicily; http://youtu.be/th2OV7LxJVI
Majorca; http://youtu.be/aVyt60E3Ctk
Corfu; http://youtu.be/6WOxfNtbGTY
Malta; Glass Bottomed Boat; http://youtu.be/Qmn2hEBQek8
Malta-Driving on Malta; http://youtu.be/THvdBfXWdYg
Malta-Grand Harbour Tour; http://youtu.be/w-862jzyhBM
Malta- Ancient Monuments; http://youtu.be/9JXCytpDStw

Malta. officially the Republic of Malta, is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, 80 km (50 mi) south of Sicily, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya, with Gibraltar 1,755 km (1,091 mi) to the west and Alexandria 1,508 km (937 mi) to the east.[8] Malta covers just over 316 km2 (122 sq mi) in land area, making it one of the world's smallest states.[9][10][11] It is also one of the most densely populated countries worldwide. The de facto capital city of Malta is Valletta; the largest town, Birkirkara. The main island comprises many towns, which together form one Larger Urban Zone (LUZ) with a population of 368,250 according to Eurostat. The country has two official languages, Maltese (constitutionally the national language) and English.
This was filmed in SD and has been Upscaled to HD.

http://youtu.be/PDvEIx1RaN0

Kevin Kilpatrick

Ninni la Tibkix Izjed: Maltese Christmas Carol



http://youtu.be/78yGrQgC2ho

How to Celebrate a Maltese Christmas

Christmas in the Mediterranean country of Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is a lot like Christmas in the United States. In modern times, the country has adopted many practices popular in the west, like hanging stockings, wrapping gifts and putting them under a Christmas tree, and singing carols.But many old traditions have remained steadfast as well. Here’s a crash course in celebrating a Maltese Christmas, whether you plan on visiting the beautiful country during the holidays or just adding some culture-rich flair to your own celebration.                                

 

 

1. How to Celebrate a Maltese Christmas

   • 1
     Attend mass--Christmas Eve’s midnight mass is the most important of the holiday’s traditions in Malta. Because the country is widely Catholic, churches are heavily populated for this ceremony.
   • 2
     Listen to a child's sermon--During the midnight mass ceremony, a boy or a girl, normally aged 7 to 10 years old, does the preaching instead of the priest. This is called 'Priedka tat-Tifel' which means the preaching of the child.
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   • 3
     Build a nativity scene--In Malta nativity scenes are called cribs, or pasture. Scenes are displayed in churches and most homes, complete with figurines representing Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The nativity scene is also popular in the United States, but in Malta, it is a staple of the celebration.
   • 4
     Plant some grain--In Malta, it is also tradition to sow wheat, grain and canary seed, called 'gulbiena', on cotton buds in flat pans five weeks before Christmas. The buds are left in dark corners in the house until the seeds produce white grass-like shoots. The pans with the fully-grown shoots are then used to decorate the crib or the statue of Baby Jesus.
   • 5
     Cook a big dinner--Today, the traditional Maltese Christmas menu has changed a bit, giving way to the Christmas Turkey and sides just as is popular in the United States. Mince pies are also a hit for the holidays in Malta.
   • 6
     Watch a parade--The Procession of the Baby Jesus, a parade of sorts in which a priest carries a doll symbolizing Jesus is a big part of the Maltese Christmas tradition. It has been held each year since its inception by the venerable Dun Gorg Preca, the recently beatified founder of the society for the teaching of Holy Doctrine, the M.U.S.E.U.M.
   • 7
     Decorate the tree--In modern times, the Maltese, put up Christmas trees in their homes, hang and stuff stockings and unwrap gifts with their loved ones on Christmas Eve. The children also anxiously await a visit from Santa Clause as is celebrated in the United States.

   How To Celebrate an Old-Fashioned Maltese Christmas

   • 8
     Bake a rooster with veggies--Though the times have changed the Maltese Christmas menu, traditionally, the Maltese house-wife kept the fattest rooster, or 'hasi', especially for Christmas lunch, which was roasted at the local bakery in a casserole with potatoes and vegetables. The traditional desert served at Christmas was the Treacle Ring, 'Qaghqa tal-Ghasel', and to top off the meal, a hot chestnut and cocoa soup, 'Imbuljuta tal-Qastan', which is still served as a night cap during the cold December days in Malta.
   • 9
     Go on a fast--Christmas in Malta used to be celebrated with a four-week fast leading up to Christmas Eve and culminating in the Midnight Mass. After mass, people would feast on traditional sweets like honey-filled rings, figs, chestnut syrup and deep-fried date-rolls, known as mqaret.
   • 10
     Hand out cash--Santa Clause was not part of the traditional Maltese Christmas. In the past, presents were given in the form of money on New Year’s Day, called l-Istrina.

Speak Maltese - the Alphabet

http://youtu.be/QGHiMGnJARY

TheHuSkY1984

Speak Maltese - Days

http://youtu.be/inndfInYFS0

TheHuSkY1984