Section # 43 Malta Carnival
Today we are going to give a break to Alfred and Jasmine and since in these days, here in Malta they are celebrating Carnival, I thought that it would be proper to upload two videos about this Tradition. Personally I don't like Carnival but many people do. Some are Carnival fanatics and they live for this manifestation. As soon as the Carnival days are over they almost immediately start to plan next year's Carnival. They first come up with a theme and build everything around it. It takes a long time to build the big triumphal float. This involves several artists and crafts men. But those who are keen about Carnival work on it daily after their full time job. From months before the company of dancers prepare a dance to be performed during the actual Carnival days. Many Carnival companies from several villages take part in various competitions. All in all, although I am not that keen about it, I can say that it is a very popular tradition which dates back to the time of he Knights of Malta. The cheerful music, the variety of of bright colors and the merrymaking of all those who take part make this feast one of the most sought after in the year's activities on the island.