{"id":302509,"date":"2026-02-03T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelreport.se\/?p=302509"},"modified":"2026-02-03T11:00:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:00:27","slug":"maltas-carnival-engages-the-entire-country-13-17-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelreport.se\/en\/maltas-karneval-engagerar-hela-landet-13-17-februari\/","title":{"rendered":"Malta&#039;s Carnival engages the entire country February 13\u201317"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#039;s time once again for one of Europe&#039;s oldest carnival traditions. In mid-February, the capital Valletta and around fifty towns on Malta and Gozo transform into a celebration of parades, masquerades, dancing and local creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelreport.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/84f2e0bfcc600877_800x800ar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-302510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelreport.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/84f2e0bfcc600877_800x800ar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.travelreport.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/84f2e0bfcc600877_800x800ar-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.travelreport.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/84f2e0bfcc600877_800x800ar-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Malta Tourism Authority <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malta Carnival, or Il-Karnival ta&#039; Malta, is one of the country&#039;s most beloved and enduring traditions. For five days in February, the streets of Valletta are filled with colorful carnival processions featuring impressive floats, elaborate masks, and spectacular dance performances. With a history dating back to the 16th century, the carnival is a central part of Malta&#039;s cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#039;s edition, which takes place from 13-17 February 2026, will also have a wider geographical spread than before. In addition to the main parade and festivities in Valletta, local carnival celebrations will be organised in over 50 locations across Malta and Gozo, with the support of the country&#039;s authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of visitors are attracted each year to the carnival, which involves the entire community \u2013 from artists and craftsmen to dance troupes and schoolchildren. Preparations take place over several months, during which groups compete to create the most impressive floats and imaginative masks. Satire and social commentary have always played a prominent role, and the large floats, created using papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9, often interpret current political and social issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the carnival traditions, \u201dil-Qar\u010billa\u201d, a satirical theatre in verse, stands out, as do masquerade balls, dance performances and costume competitions. The parades in Valletta bring together both locals and international guests who want to share in the festive atmosphere. Many of the smaller communities also organize their own events to give more people the opportunity to participate in the festivities at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carnival celebrations in Malta have evolved over the centuries into a unique combination of folk festivities, centuries-old customs and artistic creativity. The celebrations in Gozo have also grown to be an equally important element, with large parades and festivities in both Victoria and Nadur. The entire island is now involved in community and local creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As elsewhere in the world, Carnival marks the last major public celebration before Lent. It serves as a symbol of Malta&#039;s ability to unite history and the present, bringing together young and old in a tradition that is evolving and engaging more and more communities across the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the press release.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Det har \u00e5terigen blivit dags f\u00f6r en av Europas \u00e4ldsta karnevalstraditioner. I mitten av februari f\u00f6rvandlas huvudstaden Valletta samt ett femtiotal orter p\u00e5 Malta och Gozo till en festyra pr\u00e4glad av parader, maskerade, dans och lokal kreativitet. Malta Carnival, eller Il-Karnival ta\u2019 Malta, \u00e4r en av landets mest \u00e4lskade och l\u00e5nglivade traditioner. 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