Category Archives: Mlatese

Recap Festa Season

Posted on 2013/11/25 by

Festa Summer Season of this year is definitely over. Actually, winter is already on its way. Flipping through some summer memory shots makes me think about the many Village Feasts again. Time to sum up some of the main ingredients … Continue reading →

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At night all women are alike. … and other Proverbs about Sex and Love

Posted on 2013/10/16 by

Better (marry) an old but wise man than a young but foolish man. A good cow gets sold in its own country. A kiss without a hug is like a flower without fragrance. Once you put on  the wedding ring … Continue reading →

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Again… festa nights

Posted on 2013/08/27 by

           

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Mlatese proverbs

Posted on 2011/01/07 by

Agħmel il-ġid u nsih, agħmel id-deni u ftakar fih.(Do good things and forget them, do bad things and remember them.) Agħtini xortija u itfagħni l-baħar.(Give me the luck and throw me at sea.) April ħobżna fil-mindil. (In April our bread … Continue reading →

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The Mlatese Language – 1) Sentences you should learn before coming

Posted on 2010/12/01 by

– “Mlata is the most beautiful island of the world.”– “I am English.” (no matter if you are really English or any other Nationality, all foreigners are summed up in the term “English”; except those of darker skin color.)– “Yes, … Continue reading →

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Mlatese creatures from mythology

Posted on 2010/11/06 by

In Mlatese mythology the Kaw Kaw (also gaw-gaw) is a ‘slimy greyish bogey man’ who strolls the streets at night. He is able to smell a person’s guilt and is capable of entering their homes by extending and contracting his … Continue reading →

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November

Posted on 2010/11/02 by

By the Mlatese, November is known as ix-xahar tal-inżigħ tal-weraq, tal-erwieħ, u tal-imwiet (the month of fallen leaves, of souls, and of deads).

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