Category Archives: Story

Tale Nr. 68: The turtle and the birds

Posted on 2011/05/10 by

Once upon a time, there was a big famine and lack of water on the island of Mlata. The birds decided to leave and go to another country. The turtle – who had always been their friend – begged them … Continue reading →

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What Mlatese believe …

Posted on 2011/05/10 by

The Mlatese believe that if you throw a stone into a fountain or into the sea, you will have to pick it up with your eyelids after your death.

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mistake …

Posted on 2011/04/29 by
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How women find a husband on Mlata

Posted on 2011/01/18 by

– ask your mother– ask your neighbors– ask your local priest– show a healthy dose of self-confidence, a glowing, friendly personality, and meticulous grooming (this is actually a hard task for some Mlatese women)– be perceived as the “delicate flower” … Continue reading →

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Endings of Mlatese fairy tales

Posted on 2011/01/16 by

– “A nice story, heard never before – and in your nose grows celery.” – “Now the story is over.” – “Such a nice smell spreads across the room, and all disappeared into nothing.” – “A nice smell is spreading … Continue reading →

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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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X-mas question

Posted on 2010/12/23 by

How did Mary ever manage it: from her Immaculate Conception on December 8th to give birth to Baby Jesus on December 24th?

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