Carnival in Malta

The heart of action takes place in Valletta, though various towns and villages across the island have their own version of festivities. Various dance competitions and amazing floats take place in Valletta. The Carnival festival is normally opened with a light - hearted sword dance in honour of Malta's conquest over the Turks in 1565, true to an age - old tradition. Maltese people in Carnival eat prinjolata, a white dome - shaped cake,prepared with almonds and perlini. These are pure almonds coated in sugar of a wide range of colours. Carnival is a beautiful tradition.