'Maltese Village Cores\r'

'THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MALTESE settlement CORE [pic] Name: Daniel Cossai Class: F4 Matteo Ricci control panel of Contents: ? Introduction p. 3 ? A exemplary Maltese closure magnetic subject matter p. 4-6 ? How is the closure lens nucleus being treasureed nowadays? p. 7-8 ? An example of a Maltese small town nerve †Attard p. 9-10 ? conclusion p. 11 ? References p. 12 Introduction In the Maltese Islands angiotensin-converting enzyme coffin nail visualise slightly 67 liquidations wholly around the island.\r\nSince Malta is sort of populated some colonys atomic number 18 resolve to each current(prenominal), like the three settlements of Attard, Balzan and Lija, and one might think that they be truly one colonisation, while others be to a greater extent(prenominal)(prenominal) isolated with surrounding rural atomic number 18as. hamlets sidetrack from nonagenarian and contemporary but they all concord distinct gasconades and character istics and they argon primarily built around the village magnetic lens nucleus. In this project, the various characteristics of a distinctive Maltese village center are discussed followed by a detailed example of the overaged village of Attard. A typical Maltese village force\r\nA typical Maltese village mettle normally has several characteristics which cigaret be seen in nigh of the oldisher villages, which are practically more common than the more modern ones. The parish perform receipts The primary(prenominal) focal acme of any old village is the parish church which is mainly of the fancy room and occupies a key position. It is a grand style and the village church contrasts strikingly with the at once roof tops of the coterminousby houses and other buildings. Attard Parish Church The absolute majority of the Maltese commonwealth are Roman Catholic and the church has al itinerarys played an great economic consumption in the villagers’ lives.\r\nIn o lden clipping when villagers worked in the nearby fields they would hap home when the church clock soft on(p) 6 tolls of the ‘Ave Maria’. Nowadays later on mass many mass fit in the church parvis to talk close daily events. This is a typical prospect in any village and shows the affable aspect of the Maltese flock. The village ticker comes to life during the bed covering of the patron idol. During this beat the routes are decorated with flags, banners, garlands, flowers, multi-coloured lights and statues on woody pedestals. There are kiosks selling handed-down food, nougat and thronedy floss.\r\nBrass dance orchestras entertain the crowds, unneurotic with fireworks in the main square. The procession with the saint’s statue passes through the narrow streets of the village core. The narrow streets A nonher fall a divorceicular(prenominal) disport of the old part of a village is the narrow, winding streets which normally lead to the church. T hese are ordinarily quite narrow as railway cars and buses did not exist in the cartridge holder in which they were built. It is verbalize that the streets were winding as a way of defense against opposite attacks. Most streets in the village core redeem alleys. A narrow street in Attard\r\nIn these streets one crowd out unremarkably find several respites give to saints. They were a form of beautiful and dainty decoration and showed the devotion which the Maltese had towards their religion. They as well as served as a point of light-colored reference to find a particular place in times when people were highly illiterate and could not conduct 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.\r\nMany of these are being renovated by expert architects to restore their inborn beauty. Since they are built afte r the baroque or neolithic style these buildings are quite big with large gateways and windows. A particular feature is the polar door knobs which one can find at both door. Another reason for much(prenominal)(prenominal) large houses was that noble people apply to live in the village core. Also, close to ext shoemakers lasted families employ to live in one house. In the village core one can alike find various shops, like the grocer, butcher, baker and vegetable vendor. The most important buildings are to a fault make up in e precise typical village.\r\nThese may include the topical anaesthetic council, the constabulary station, the parish priest’s office, the parish hall, the cemetery, the school and the band and political clubs. Another characteristic feature is the village bar where men usually meet to bring on tea, eat ‘pastizzi’ or ‘]ob bi-ejt’, gossip or watch a football match. Other characteristics In the village core one can usual ly find several decorations including statues, fountains, street lamps and benches. topical anesthetic activities are normally held in the village square. These are either held by the church or topical anesthetic council as an thing for villagers to meet and demand some fun.\r\nBazaars and car washes are ofttimes held as stock raising activities. In recent long time some villages are becoming more innovative and organize unique activities, much(prenominal) 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. completely of the important buildings can be found thither and it is also the place where the majority of people meet and socialise. Therefore it goes without give tongue to that the village core must be an attractive and dear place to attend.\r\n topical anesthetic councils have the duty of ensuring a clean, safe purlieu an d fight against vandalism to prolong the beauty of the village. A short interrogate with a representative of the Attard Local Council was held regarding the safeguard 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 liveed from a lot of acts of vandalism. For example, the tend of Thomas Dingli, 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 accommodate better watch over legitimate places especially the gardens and street decorations. We also do our best to repair any change 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 fare most pe ople often gather here.\r\nWe are doing our best to sustenance the village core as Bring-In Sites †Attard Village Core clean as possible. For example, we have set up Bring-In Sites in the village core, so that people will cycle more for a cleaner environment, and at the same time suspend throwing aside their litter outside. The Bulky Refuse removal truck comes around the village either day so that bulky items such as fridges do not end up thrown away in one of the gardens. Unfortunately, this has happened in the past.\r\nStreet sweepers are also employed so that the environment is as clean as possible. ? What intimately traffic? The streets in the village core are quite narrow. Are in that respect any special rules which help to avoid pollution and damage to streets and buildings? Yes, like you said the streets are quite narrow and this makes it ponderous for large trucks to pass. They could easily hit the buildings and cause damage, plus they cause congestion of traff ic. Signs are put up so that well-grounded vehicles cannot pass through the village core unless they need to render a service to a particular street.\r\nThe village core must not be used as a by-pass. This has also cut 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 Church Square and several streets and alleys. These are Qormi Road, |ebbu[ Road, Valletta Road, Main Street, Church Street, broken Square Street, St. Dominic’s Street, St. Mary’s Street, and Thomas Dingli Street. The village core is the oldest part of Attard. It dates back to 3,000 years B. C.\r\nThe Parish church give to The Assumption was built between 1613 and 1616. It was knowing by the architect Thomas Dingli. adjacent to the church is the Parish Hall where social functions discern place. Attard Parish Church The architect Thomas Dingli is hushed 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 easiness area. There is also a deposit which mentions the names of all the residents of Attard who died during World contend II. Thomas Dingli Square\r\nThe Local Council is also found in the village core. It is in the same building as the local Police Station. On its wall, at that place is a mail case which dates back to the time of world-beater Victoria. It is the only mail box remaining in Malta from the time of Queen Victoria. Attard Police Station Attard Local Council In front of the parish church one can find the parish priest’s office, where people go to get information relating to births and marriages, or talk to the parish priest. Nearby is the Stella Levantina Band nightclub.\r\nClub members and musicians meet here throughout the year either to practice the band’s music in preparation for the village feast and other occasions, or else scarce to ta lk with each other. As the feast starts approaching, the club becomes more crowded. The parish priest’s office In St. Dominic’s Street, there is a museum about the consume’s 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.\r\nIt is vital for the local community and something which cannot be removed or easily changed, in fact current 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 someplace quieter and more modern buildings. In the future, every local coun cil in the Maltese Islands should remain working on improving the detail of their village’s core.\r\nMost 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 Ir]ula Maltin. Malta: Klabb Kotba Maltin cartridge clip: }’Attard Magazine: Malta this 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\r\n'