Malta Festivals and Traditions MCQs

Which Maltese festival is celebrated with colorful fireworks, processions, and feasts in mid-August?

a. Christmas
b. Carnival
c. Santa Marija (Feast of the Assumption)
Answer: c. Santa Marija (Feast of the Assumption)
During which month does the Maltese Carnival take place, featuring elaborate costumes and parades?

a. January
b. February
c. March
Answer: b. February
What traditional sweet is associated with the Maltese Carnival season?

a. Figolli
b. Qubbajt
c. Prinjolata
Answer: c. Prinjolata
Which Maltese village is known for its unique Carnival celebration, featuring grotesque masks and satire?

a. Nadur (Gozo)
b. Qrendi
c. Sliema
Answer: a. Nadur (Gozo)
What is the traditional Maltese dish associated with the Christmas season?

a. Timpana
b. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
c. Lampuki Pie
Answer: b. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
During which month is the traditional Maltese Festa season at its peak, with various village feasts and celebrations?

a. June
b. July
c. August
Answer: c. August
Which Maltese village is known for its annual Strawberry Festival, celebrating the local strawberry harvest?

a. Mgarr
b. Marsaxlokk
c. Mosta
Answer: a. Mgarr
What is the traditional Maltese dish associated with the Festa of St. Joseph, celebrated in July?

a. Zeppoli
b. Fenkata
c. Imbuljuta
Answer: a. Zeppoli
During the Easter season in Malta, what traditional dish is often prepared using fresh broad beans?

a. Lampuki Pie
b. Bigilla
c. Qubbajt
Answer: b. Bigilla
Which Maltese festival marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated with flower displays and decorations?

a. L-Imnarja
b. Birgufest
c. Infiorata
Answer: c. Infiorata
In which month does the traditional Maltese olive-picking season typically occur?

a. September
b. October
c. November
Answer: b. October
Which Maltese tradition involves the blessing of animals, especially horses, in honor of St. Anthony the Abbot?

a. Blessing of the Sea
b. Blessing of the Animals
c. L-Imnarja
Answer: b. Blessing of the Animals
What is the traditional Maltese sweet associated with the feast of St. Martin, celebrated in November?

a. Figolli
b. Qubbajt
c. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
Answer: c. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
During the Maltese Festa season, what traditional dish is often prepared for communal gatherings?

a. Timpana
b. Fenkata
c. Brodu tal-Majjal
Answer: b. Fenkata
Which Maltese village is known for its annual Strawberry Festival, celebrating the local strawberry harvest?

a. Mgarr
b. Marsaxlokk
c. Mosta
Answer: a. Mgarr
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. John the Baptist?

a. Qubbajt
b. Lampuki Pie
c. Bigilla
Answer: a. Qubbajt
Which Maltese tradition involves the creation of intricate carpets made of colored salt and flower petals?

a. Infiorata
b. Birgufest
c. Carnival
Answer: a. Infiorata
During which festival in Malta do participants carry and display a “Cintura tal-Vitorja” (Victory Band)?

a. Santa Marija (Feast of the Assumption)
b. Birgufest
c. Good Friday Procession
Answer: b. Birgufest
What is the traditional Maltese dish associated with the feast of St. Catherine, celebrated in November?

a. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
b. Qassatat
c. Timpana
Answer: b. Qassatat
During which Maltese festival do participants create and display colorful decorations made from recycled materials?

a. Birgufest
b. Notte Bianca
c. Strawberry Festival
Answer: a. Birgufest
What is the traditional Maltese sweet associated with the feast of St. George, celebrated in April?

a. Qassatat
b. Figolli
c. Zeppoli
Answer: b. Figolli
During which month is the Maltese Strawberry Festival, celebrating the local strawberry harvest?

a. May
b. June
c. July
Answer: b. June
Which Maltese tradition involves the preparation of a special dish called “Imbuljuta,” typically enjoyed in winter?

a. Festa
b. Fenkata
c. Imbuljuta
Answer: c. Imbuljuta
During which Maltese festival do participants engage in traditional games, music, and dance?

a. Notte Bianca
b. Strawberry Festival
c. Għanafest
Answer: c. Għanafest
What is the traditional Maltese dish associated with the feast of the Nativity of Mary, celebrated in September?

a. Timpana
b. Lampuki Pie
c. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
Answer: c. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
During the Maltese Festa season, what traditional dish is often prepared using rabbit meat?

a. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
b. Stuffat tal-Fenek
c. Qubbajt
Answer: b. Stuffat tal-Fenek
In Malta, what is the traditional sweet associated with the feast of St. Mary (Santa Marija), celebrated in August?

a. Figolli
b. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
c. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
Answer: c. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
Which Maltese festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a vibrant display of flowers on the streets?

a. Birgufest
b. Notte Bianca
c. Infiorata
Answer: c. Infiorata
During which month is the traditional Maltese Festa season at its peak, with various village feasts and celebrations?

a. May
b. June
c. August
Answer: c. August
Which Maltese festival involves the illumination of historical buildings and cultural performances throughout the night?

a. Birgufest
b. Notte Bianca
c. Infiorata
Answer: b. Notte Bianca
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. Paul, celebrated in February?

a. Timpana
b. Qubbajt
c. Lampuki Pie
Answer: c. Lampuki Pie
During the Maltese Festa season, what traditional dish is often prepared using seafood, particularly lampuki?

a. Timpana
b. Lampuki Pie
c. Fenkata
Answer: b. Lampuki Pie
Which Maltese festival features a reenactment of historical events, traditional music, and cultural displays?

a. Strawberry Festival
b. Notte Bianca
c. Birgufest
Answer: c. Birgufest
What is the traditional Maltese dish associated with the feast of St. Catherine, celebrated in November?

a. Qassatat
b. Timpana
c. Imbuljuta
Answer: a. Qassatat
During the Maltese Carnival, what is the traditional costume worn by participants?

a. Għonnella
b. Faldetta
c. Zokk
Answer: a. Għonnella
Which Maltese festival is celebrated with artistic performances, exhibitions, and cultural events throughout the night?

a. Notte Bianca
b. Għanafest
c. Strawberry Festival
Answer: a. Notte Bianca
What is the traditional Maltese sweet associated with the feast of St. George, celebrated in April?

a. Zeppoli
b. Figolli
c. Qubbajt
Answer: b. Figolli
During the Maltese Carnival, what traditional treat is enjoyed by many, especially children?

a. Prinjolata
b. Figolli
c. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
Answer: b. Figolli
Which Maltese festival involves the creation of intricate designs on the streets using colored sawdust?

a. Infiorata
b. Għanafest
c. Notte Bianca
Answer: a. Infiorata
What is the traditional Maltese dish associated with the feast of St. John the Baptist, celebrated in June?

a. Qubbajt
b. Lampuki Pie
c. Bigilla
Answer: a. Qubbajt
During the Maltese Carnival, what traditional game is often played, involving the lifting of heavy stones?

a. Il-Gostra
b. Bocci
c. Lippa
Answer: a. Il-Gostra
Which Maltese festival is celebrated with a focus on traditional Maltese folk music and singing?

a. Birgufest
b. Għanafest
c. Strawberry Festival
Answer: b. Għanafest
During which festival in Malta do participants engage in various cultural activities, including historical reenactments?

a. Notte Bianca
b. Birgufest
c. Infiorata
Answer: b. Birgufest
What is the traditional Maltese sweet associated with the feast of St. Joseph, celebrated in March?

a. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
b. Zeppoli
c. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
Answer: b. Zeppoli
During the Maltese Carnival, what traditional mask is often worn by participants, especially during the grotesque parade?

a. Venetian Mask
b. Kukkanja
c. Grotesque Mask
Answer: c. Grotesque Mask
Which Maltese festival involves the decoration of boats with lights and a maritime procession?

a. Birgufest
b. Regatta
c. Infiorata
Answer: b. Regatta
During the Maltese Carnival, what is the traditional music genre associated with street parties and celebrations?

a. Għana
b. Muzika tal-Folk
c. Jazz
Answer: a. Għana
Which Maltese festival involves the celebration of local produce, including honey and olive oil?

a. Festa
b. Strawberry Festival
c. Mgarr Festa
Answer: c. Mgarr Festa
What is the traditional Maltese dish associated with the feast of St. Andrew, celebrated in November?

a. Figolli
b. Qassatat
c. Imbuljuta
Answer: b. Qassatat
During the Maltese Carnival, what is the traditional music and dance form performed during street celebrations?

a. Għana
b. Muzika tal-Folk
c. Festa Dance
Answer: c. Festa Dance

 

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