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Welcome to this session about inclusion, integration, and community life in

Malta.

Moving to a new country can feel exciting, but it can also be

You might wonder how to meet new people, how to take part in activities, or how

to feel like you belong.

In this video, we will talk about ways to connect with others, understand

Maltese life, and make Malta feel like your new home.

Maltese people are friendly and welcoming, but building good

time.

Greet your neighbors with a smile and say bonjour in Maltese or hello in

English.

When you meet someone new, ask about their hobbies or their favorite places

Malta. Show interest in their traditions, such as special foods,

celebrations, or local customs.

Avoid making quick judgments about people or believing stereotypes.

Respect and understanding are the foundation of friendship.

One of the best ways to feel part of the community is to join local events.

In many towns and villages, you can find festas. These are big celebrations for

the patron saint of the local church.

Festas mainly happen during the summer months, between July and September,

with several different festas in the same week in different villages.

Streets are decorated with lights and flags. There is music.

food, and colorful fireworks.

You will also hear loud bomb -like fireworks during the day, which are part

the tradition.

These can be surprising if you are not used to them.

Festas are a great chance to enjoy local traditions and meet people.

You can also visit street markets, where you can buy fresh fruit, vegetables,

fish, and bread.

Talking to market sellers is a nice way to practice your Maltese or English.

Sport is also important in Malta.

Football is the most popular, but there are also basketball games, water polo

matches, and running events.

Adults and children can join a sports club and become part of a sports

community. Other groups that one can join are the scouts, band clubs, and

choirs.

Food is an integral part of life in Malta.

The primary food culture is Mediterranean.

This means people often eat bread, olive oil, vegetables, pasta, and fresh fish.

Traditional Maltese dishes include rabbit stew or in Maltese, fincata, a

-cooked meat dish often eaten on Sundays or on festive occasions with family or

friends.

Lampuki pie, a fish pie made with lampuki, a seasonal fish caught in Malta

autumn.

Alyakta. a traditional fish soup with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.

Minestra, a thick vegetable soup, especially popular in winter.

Timpana, a traditional baked pasta with tomato sauce, meat, and cheese covered

in a pastry crust.

Malta also has popular street foods such as Stira, Maltese bread often filled

with tuna, tomatoes, olives, and capers.

Pastizzi, small pastries filled with ricotta cheese or mashed peas.

You will also find food from many other countries, such as Italian pasta, Indian

curry, Chinese stir fries, and African stews.

Shops sell ingredients from all over the world, so you can cook meals from your

own country as well.

Volunteering is another way to join community life. You can help in schools,

parks, animal shelters, or community centers.

When you volunteer, you give your time to help others.

and you also meet people who share your interests.

Volunteering is a great way to practice your language skills and learn about

Maltese life.