Republic Day

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.

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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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