Malta Products Shop - Festa Merchandise
Subcategories of Festa Merchandise Made in Malta
• Festa Videos
- Videos from the festa (feast) of every town.• Marci (Festa Music)
- Festa music or marci (in Maltese) which is specific for every feast and town.• Merchandise
- Festa (feast) merchandise which is specific to each town.• Other Festa
- Any other products which do not fall under the other festa categories.
The exciting Maltese summers are characterized by a colorful assortment of Maltese feasts (known as festas). If you visit the Maltese Islands between May and September, participating in a village festa would complete your trip. It is an opportunity to join a Maltese tradition which was triggered way back in the 16th century. Every Maltese village celebrates at least one parish patron saint's day on a yearly basis. Festa celebrations span across an entire week. The rich summer schedule provides multiple feasts each weekend. The local people consider it an important event and a joyous time for festivity.
The Maltese Islands are renowned for the splendid fireworks, street decorations and marci (festa music performed by the town bands). The celebrations culminate in a grand finale of spectacular firework displays. Throughout the events, there is plenty of brass band music, peeling of bells and street life.
Roads are populated by stall holders selling food, toys and local nougat. Local bars are crowded by revelling customers. All events are synchronized by a statue representing the patron saint. Keen villagers parade the statue through the streets and back to church, supported by warmhearted rounds of applause from onlookers.
The church is illuminated with thousands of bulbs and festooned with decorations, inside and out. Ardent parishioners imitate this custom with their own properties. Families and friends are invited to admire the ornaments and to enjoy a celebratory drink. There is a rare captivating element present in a typical Maltese village festa. It is a time for spiritual contemplation and for the whole parish to unite.
Feasts are considered as the main social event in a village's calendar year. The Festa Merchandise category collects the best products available for selected feasts in Malta and Gozo.
