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Malta's Carnival
14 February 2007
People enjoying a holiday in Malta this month (February) will be able to take part in the huge celebration which is Carnival.
Every year, the country comes together to celebrate the carnival, which is buzzing with noise and colour.
The event takes place over five days and includes a host of activities, shows and parades.
Beginning on 16 February, the carnival kicks off with a dancing competition, followed by a stream of floats which pass through the country's capital city Valletta.
This is then followed by the Children's Carnival and precedes five days of dancing, music and celebration.
The carnival is traditionally thought to have first been introduced to the Mediterranean island in 1535, when St John landed there.
However, some historians claim that it dates back further than that, with some estimates stating that the first ever carnival took place in 1470.
Either way, Malta's carnival is a fantastic celebration and one adhered to by many thousands of people every February.
This year's event runs between 16 February and 20 February.
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Every year, the country comes together to celebrate the carnival, which is buzzing with noise and colour.
The event takes place over five days and includes a host of activities, shows and parades.
Beginning on 16 February, the carnival kicks off with a dancing competition, followed by a stream of floats which pass through the country's capital city Valletta.
This is then followed by the Children's Carnival and precedes five days of dancing, music and celebration.
The carnival is traditionally thought to have first been introduced to the Mediterranean island in 1535, when St John landed there.
However, some historians claim that it dates back further than that, with some estimates stating that the first ever carnival took place in 1470.
Either way, Malta's carnival is a fantastic celebration and one adhered to by many thousands of people every February.
This year's event runs between 16 February and 20 February.
© Adfero Ltd
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