Malta Republic Day

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AKA Name	Jum ir-Repubblika
Hashtags	#RepublicDayOfMalta
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2019 Date	13 December 2019
2020 Date	13 December 2020

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Malta Republic Day History

Malta Republic Day celebrates the official amendment of Malta’s constitution and the birth of an independent Republic. The day also celebrates the first president in Malta’s history, President Anthony Mamo, who was appointed as president of the new Republic and the country’s debut in the Commonwealth of Nations. In 1964, Malta gained independence from Britain however the British Monarch remained the head of state until 1979.

Malta Republic Day is held annually on 13 December. It is one of a number of Malta’s national holidays celebrating its independence which also include Freedom Day and Independence Day.

Top Tweets for Malta Republic Day -

Happy Republic Day to our Maltese friends! On 13 December 1974 Malta's Constitution was amended and Malta became a Republic. @PL_Malta Laburista https://t.co/TaojKZXmvU
— PES (@PES_PSE) December 13, 2018

Today #Malta🇲🇹 is celebrating its Republic Day, marking the anniversary of its independence from the UK With this latest #Sentinel2 🇪🇺🛰️cloudless image of the island state (false colours highlighting agriculture) we congratulate our Maltese colleagues, friends and followers! https://t.co/Q5Vf2blsys
— Copernicus EU (@CopernicusEU) December 13, 2018

📜 13th December 1974 🇲🇹 #MaltaRepubblika #MaltaRepublicDay - Celebrating 44 years since the the day the State of #Malta became a #Republic https://t.co/W7O0Zr3ipa
— Government of Malta 🇲🇹 (@MaltaGov) December 13, 2018

Malta Republic Day Facts & Quotes

Over the last 2000 years, Malta has been subjected to 11 different foreign rulers; France and Britain are its two most recent rulers.
The geographic area that Malta occupies was once a part of mainland Europe. Approximately 17,000 years ago, Malta was part of a mountaintop connected to mainland Italy.
The Mosta Dome, one of Malta’s largest and oldest churches miraculously survived WWII despite German forces having dropped a 500kg bomb on it (the bomb failed to detonate).
Malta finally lowered the British Union Jack flag in 1979 and replaced it with its own flag.
On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag! – Alexander Henry, A leading pioneer in the British-Canadian fur trade.

Malta Republic Day Top Events and Things to Do

Visit the Monument of Republic Day at Marsa. This monument was erected specifically to celebrate Malta becoming a Republic. It is one of the most popular places to celebrate Republic Day and show your Maltese pride with national colours and flags.
Watch a movie that is set in Malta or is about Maltese history. Some of our favourites are: Malta Story (1953), 48 Hours in Malta (2013), and Passfire (2016).
Attend the fireworks display over the Grand Harbour. They are some of the largest fireworks displays all of Malta and typically feature a large production value.
Enjoy a typical Maltese dish. Try Lampuki pie (fish pie), bragioli (beef olives), kapunata (like Ratatouille) or helwa tak-tork (crushed sweet almonds).
Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtags #MaltaRepublicDay, #MaltaRepublic and #RepublicDay.

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