Village Alleys At Tarxien (Ref: pfm110112)
A spectacle based on folklore and traditional customs held in Tarxien reenacts a typical Maltese style of living mingled with curious visitors. Young boys playing with glass marbles (bocci) can be seen on the left of the image, while women are washing clothes in a galvanized basin (seen on the right). This event, “Puniċi – l-istorja tibda hawn” loosely translated as The Phoenicians, the story starts here, reflects the eventful history of Tarxien as it evolved with the history of the rest of the island. The Phoenicians were well known for their maritime travel and business in the...
Read MoreVillage Festivities At Tarxien (Ref: pfm110110)
Typical village decorations during festivities in Tarxien.
Read MoreA Display Of Volkswagen Cars At Tarxien (Ref: pfm110109)
A colourful display of Wolkswagen Beetle and Van during a village celebration in Tarxien.
Read MoreCrystal Clear Waters Of Wied Iz-Zurrieq (Ref: pfm110108)
Boats, slipway and bathers make up this typical summer scene at the crystal clear waters of Wied Iz-Zurrieq, known by the locals as Wied Hoxt.
Read MoreWied Iz-Zurrieq Waters (Ref: pfm110107)
The crystal clear waters of Wied Iz-Zurrieq and the moored boats with their colourful umbrellas. In the distance one can see Filfla. This part of the valley is called Wied Hoxt by the locals.
Read MoreView of Wied Babu in Zurrieq (Ref: pfm110106)
A view of the typical Maltese rocky cliffs overlooking the valley ‘Wied Babu’ in Zurrieq, as seen from the road leading to Wied Iz-Zurrieq. One can see an oil rig in the distance (centre) and Filfla (right).
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