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• The Traditional Maltese fishing boat called Il-Luzzu, famous for it's unusual design.
• Has the oldest man made structure in the world, dating over 6000 years. It's a temple dedicated to the Goddess of Fertility, nicknamed The Fat Lady.
• Famous for it's Mediterranean Cuisine and for it's delicious bread which many tourists refer to Malta as 'The Land of Bread'.
• On the 29th of June (L-Imnarja) the Maltese meet in the largest woodland area of Malta, called 'Buskett', and sings folklore music and dances while eating rabbit and drinking wine.
• The traditional Maltese Festa, a religious function, explained better here.
• L-għana, the traditional music which consists of background folk guitar music, while a few people, as a general rule men only, take it in turns to argue a point in a singsong voice.

• The eight-pointed Maltese cross which is said to symbolise the eight points of courage:
  • Loyalty
  • Piety
  • Frankness
  • Bravery
  • Glory and honour
  • Contempt of death
  • Helpfulness towards the poor and the sick
  • Respect for the church
• The George Cross which was awarded to the entire Maltese population by King George VI of the United Kingdom for the heroism and devotion of its people during the great siege it underwent in the early parts of World War II
• The Heroism of the Maltese was also recognized by the U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • "In the name of the USA I salute the Island of Malta, its people and its defenders, who, in the cause of freedom and justice and decency throughout the world, have rendered valorous service far above and beyond the call of duty. Under repeated fire from the skies Malta stood alone and unafraid in the centre of the sea, one tiny, bright flame in the darkness - a beacon of hope in the clearer days when which have come. Malta's bright story of human fortitude and courage will be read by posterity with wonder and gratitude through all the ages. What was done in this island maintains all the highest traditions of gallant men and women who from the beginning of time have lived and died to preserve the civilisation for all mankind.", (sgd) Franklin D. Roosevelt, 7 December 1943

--MageMontu 16:38, 5 July 2008 (UTC)