Maltese Village Cores

THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MALTESE VILLAGE CORE pic Name Daniel Cossai figure F4 Matteo Ricci Table of Contents ? Introduction p. 3 ? A typical Maltese closure nubble p. 4-6 ? How is the crossroads burden being protected straightaway? p. 7-8 ? An example of a Maltese colonization core Attard p. 9-10 ? Conclusion p. 11 ? References p. 12 Introduction In the Maltese Islands hotshot gage materialise nearly 67 crossroadss every(prenominal) around the island.Since Malta is quite populated much than or less hamlets ar close to each opposite, like the three resolutions of Attard, Balzan and Lija, and one readiness think that they atomic number 18 actually one colonisation, while others be more isolated with surrounding rural areas. Villages vary from grey-haired and ultramodern just now they all absorb distinct disports and characteristics and they are mainly built around the liquidation core. In this project, the various characteristics of a typical Malt ese small town core are discussed followed by a detailed example of the emeritus closure of Attard. A typical Maltese village coreA typical Maltese village core normally has several(prenominal) characteristics which can be seen in most of the older villages, which are much more common than the more modern ones. The parish perform building helping building The main focal testify of any old village is the parish church which is mainly of the baroque bearing and occupies a central position. It is a grand style and the village church contrasts strikingly with the flat roof tops of the nearby houses and other buildings. Attard Parish church building The majority of the Maltese people are Roman Catholic and the church has always played an of the essence(p) role in the villagers lives.In gray magazines when villagers worked in the nearby fields they would return home when the church clock struck 6 tolls of the Ave Maria. Nowa sidereal days after aggregate many people gather in the church parvis to talk close to daily events. This is a typical scene in any village and shows the social aspect of the Maltese people. The village core comes to life during the flow of the patron saint. During this quantify the roadways are decorated with flags, banners, garlands, flowers, multi-coloured lights and statues on wooden pedestals. on that berth are kiosks selling traditional food, nougat and candy floss.Brass ringings entertain the crowds, in concert with fireworks in the main consecutive. The procession with the saints statue prolonges through the specialise streets of the village core. The shockable streets A nonher typeicular f takeure of the old part of a village is the narrow, winding streets which normally lead to the church. These are commonly quite narrow as cars and buses did not exist in the term in which they were built. It is said that the streets were winding as a way of acknowledgment against enemy attacks. Most streets in the village co re have alleys. A narrow street in AttardIn these streets one can usually consider several niches dedicated to saints. They were a form of beautiful and esthetical decoration and showed the devotion which the Maltese had towards their religion. They also served as a point of easy reference to encounter a particular place in quantify when people were highly illiterate and could not read street names. An example of a niche in ebbu The main buildings The buildings in the old village core are usually farmhouses or houses of character with a central courtyard, outer staircases and rubble-walled rooms.Many of these are being renovated by ripe architects to restore their natural ravisher. Since they are built after the baroque or neolithic style these buildings are quite big with large doors and windows. A particular feature is the different door knobs which one can occur at every door. Another reason for much(prenominal) large houses was that shocking people used to live in the v illage core. Also, most prolonged families used to live in one house. In the village core one can also find various shops, like the grocer, butcher, bread maker and vegetable v send awayor. The most primary(prenominal) buildings are also found in every typical village.These may include the local council, the police station, the parish priests office, the parish hall, the cemetery, the school and the band and political guilds. Another characteristic feature is the village bar where men usually meet to have tea, eat pastizzi or ob bi-ejt, gossip or watch a football match. former(a) characteristics In the village core one can usually find several decorations including statues, fountains, street lamps and benches. Local activities are normally held in the village square. These are either held by the church or local council as an occasion for villagers to meet and have few fun.Bazaars and car washes are a good deal held as fund raising activities. In recent years some villages are becoming more innovative and organize unique activities, such as a chocolate or strawberry fair, to attract outsiders and tourists. How is the village core being protected nowadays? As the name implies the village core is the most important part of any society. All of the important buildings can be found on that point and it is also the place where the majority of people meet and socialise. Therefore it goes without saying that the village core moldiness be an attractive and safe place to attend.Local councils have the business of ensuring a average, safe environment and fight against vandalism to preserve the beauty of the village. A short interview with a representative of the Attard Local Council was held regarding the egis of the village. Interview ? The village core is an important part of the village. Does this make it a main target for vandals? Yes, unfortunately, our village core has suffered from a lot of acts of vandalism. For example, the tend of doubting Thomas Ding li, which can be found in the village square, has been vandalised several times. What does the council do the try and protect the village core from these acts of vandalism? Recently, we have asked the local police and wardens to increase their patrols, and to keep better watch over certain places especially the gardens and street decorations. We also do our best to jam any damage done as quickly as possible. ? Is the village core protected in any other way not related to vandalism? Yes, the village core is a very important part of the village be pay off most people often gather here.We are doing our best to keep the village core as Bring-In Sites Attard Village centre clean as possible. For example, we have set up Bring-In Sites in the village core, so that people will recycle more for a spick environment, and at the same time overturn throwing away their litter outside. The gigantic Refuse removal truck comes around the village every day so that bulky items such as fridges d o not end up thrown away in one of the gardens. Unfortunately, this has happened in the past. bridle-path sweepers are also employed so that the environment is as clean as possible. ? What about traffic? The streets in the village core are quite narrow. Are there any special rules which help to avoid defilement and damage to streets and buildings? Yes, like you said the streets are quite narrow and this makes it hard for large trucks to pass. They could easily hit the buildings and cause damage, plus they cause congestion of traffic. Signs are put up so that heavy vehicles cannot pass through the village core unless they need to render a service to a particular street.The village core must not be used as a by-pass. This has also reduced the amount of pollution and hence we have a cleaner environment. An example of a Maltese village core Attard The old village core of Attard is made up of the perform Square and several streets and alleys. These are Qormi Road, ebbu Road, Valletta R oad, Main Street, Church Street, Small Square Street, St. Dominics Street, St. Marys Street, and Thomas Dingli Street. The village core is the oldest part of Attard. It dates back to 3,000 years B. C.The Parish church dedicated to The boldness was built between 1613 and 1616. It was designed by the architect Thomas Dingli. bordering to the church is the Parish Hall where social functions take place. Attard Parish Church The architect Thomas Dingli is still remembered in Attard, and in 1998 a new village square was built and named after him. In the square one can find a small garden used as a relaxation area. There is also a monument which mentions the names of all the residents of Attard who died during earth War II. Thomas Dingli SquareThe Local Council is also found in the village core. It is in the same building as the local natural law Station. On its wall, there is a mail box which dates back to the time of Queen Victoria. It is the only mail box remaining in Malta from th e time of Queen Victoria. Attard Police Station Attard Local Council In front of the parish church one can find the parish priests office, where people go to get information relating to births and marriages, or talk to the parish priest. Nearby is the Stella Levantina Band companionship.Club members and musicians meet here throughout the year either to practice the bands music in preparation for the village feast and other occasions, or else simply to talk with each other. As the feast starts approaching, the club becomes more crowded. The parish priests office In St. Dominics Street, there is a museum about the trains history. In olden times the train used to pass from Attard on its way to Mdina. Recently, the Council has decorated all the streets in the village core with decorative street lanterns. Conclusion The village core is a very important part of every village because it is the centre of all activity.It is vital for the local community and something which cannot be outsi de or easily changed, in fact certain old buildings cannot be modernized and have to keep their characteristics. This is ruled by the MEPA. As one can see from the characteristics mentioned in this project, living in the village core can be a different experience from living on the outskirts. Some people, especially the new generation, would prefer somewhere quieter and more modern buildings. In the future, every local council in the Maltese Islands should continue working on improving the situation of their villages core.Most localities are already protecting the core, but there can always be more room for improvement. For example, cameras can be installed near places in the village core which suffer from vandalism frequently. References Alfie Guillaumier (2002) Bliet u Irula Maltin. Malta Klabb Kotba Maltin Magazine Attard Magazine Malta this calendar month (July 2002) Magazine Grip (Issue 4) http//en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Attard http//www. attard. gov. mt/default. asp http//www. malteseislands. com/malteseislands. asp Attard Local Council