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Carnival in Malta
Carnivals in Malta, as we know them now, were first organized shortly after the Knights of St John came to the Island in 1535. The first that really broke out into the general jollification was probably the Carnival of 1560, when a massed Christian Armada was harbour-bound in Malta before sailing to Tripoli.
The Grand Admiral sent his men ashore while Grand Master La Valette sanctioned the wearing of masks in public, which no doubt helped to ease their inhibitions. This was a marked contrast to the action of Grand Master Lascaris, who in 1639 prohibited the wearing of masks by women under penalty of their being whipped.
Carnival is a big event in the Maltese calendar, with a whole list of event and even special sweets for the occasion. It falls in the early spring and celebrant a whole week.
The main activities of Carnival are held in the streets of the Maltese capital Valletta and Floriana, but other activities are held on various villages in Malta and in Gozo. Moreover, the National Folklore Commission has been for the past years exchanging and organizing various countries. Malta is also one of the active and founder member of the foundation of European Carnival Cities.
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Sliema is not really an entertainment centre, like Paceville, but more likely a recreational city.
Sights in Marsaxlokk
In Marsaxlokk there isn’t much to see. The city has a nice bay, full of colorful traditional Maltese boats, also known as Dghajjes- or Luzzu-boats. The attraction #1 is the market. In the centre is a beautiful big church surrounded by old houses. Not far away from Marsaxlokk in the south lies the Fort St. Lucian. North-eastwards are an old church and the temples of Tas-Silg.
Golden Bay - probably the most beautiful beach in Malta
Golden Bay is situated in the northwest part of the island. The beach is somewhat difficult to reach, since it lies quite remote. However it is worth the strain, as seen on the pictures; -). Sun, sand and sea. The beach is very large and extends itself far into the sea. The bay offers stunning scenery with its beautiful rock. Sunset at this beach is breath-taking. Also a range of boats are offered, like: Motorboats, Banana boats, small sailing boats, etc.
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