Ftira

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Ftira
TypeBread
Place of originMalta
VariationsGozitan open ftira

Ftira is a ring-shaped, leavened, Maltese bread, usually eaten with fillings such as sardines, tuna, potato, fresh tomato, onion, capers and olives.[1] Regional variations include Gozo ftira, which is served more like a pizza than a sandwich. Gozitan ftira is served open with thinly sliced potato over the crust, or folded over like a calzone.[2]

Intangible Cultural Heritage[edit]

Following the Maltese Parliament's unanimous approval to ratify UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage,[3] in 2018 Malta's Culture Directorate launched a petition to include the Maltese ftira as part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list.[4][5][6][7] According to a local expert, 'The Making of the Ftira Maltija', as it is listed in the Directorate's National Inventory, dates back to the Sixteenth Century.[8] Following a strong public call, the Government of Malta announced that it would be submitting the Maltese ftira to UNESCO for consideration as intangible cultural heritage.[9][10] In 2020, the Maltese ftira was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.[11][12][13][14]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "A true taste of Malta". The Telegraph. 10 March 2017.
  2. ^ Rix, Juliet (2015). Malta and Gozo. England: Bradt Travel Guides. p. 68. ISBN 9781784770259.
  3. ^ "Motion to authorise the ratification of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage". Parliament of Malta. March 7, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  4. ^ "Maltese Ftira – UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List hopeful". Newsbook. August 13, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  5. ^ "PD praises initiative to list ghana and ftira for UNESCO recognition; questions exclusion of festa". Malta Independent. August 19, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  6. ^ "Love The Maltese Ftira? You Can Now Help It Join The Hall Of Fame Of Global Human Heritage". www.change.org. October 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  7. ^ "Is the ftira a marker of identity?". Times of Malta. January 11, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  8. ^ "What makes the Maltese ftira different from other bread?". TVM. January 17, 2019. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  9. ^ "Press Release by The Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government: Il-'ftira' to be the first element submitted to be part of the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list". TVM. March 26, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  10. ^ "Maltese 'ftira' to be submitted to UNESCO for consideration as intangible cultural heritage". TVM. March 26, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  11. ^ "Il-Ftira, culinary art and culture of flattened sourdough bread in Malta". UNESCO. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  12. ^ "Maltese ftira added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List". Times of Malta. December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  13. ^ "A Taste Of History! Beloved Maltese Ftira Officially Makes It To UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List". Lovin Malta. December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  14. ^ "International recognition for our traditional ftira". Times of Malta. February 7, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.


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