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| Tina & Claire in Parish Church of St. Mary, B'Kara |
Birkirkara, abbreviated B'Kara, is a town in the central region of Malta. It is the most populous on the island. The city consists of four autonomous parishes: Saint Helen, Saint Joseph, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Mary. The city's motto is In hoc signo vinces, and its coat of arms is a plain red cross, surmounted by a crown.
Birkirkara means cold water or running water. This is attributed to the valley in the town. Originally, the name was written as Birchircara, as influenced by the Italian alphabet which excludes the use of the letter 'K'. It is often abbreviated as B'kara/Kara.
Birkirkara is situated in a valley, which is from where its name is derived. It is known for flooding on heavy stormy days. Several projects have been proposed. The area has also received embellishment works from time to time.
More information: Birkirkara Local Council
There are many places of interest in Birkirkara, amongst them the Old Railway Station which is today located within a public garden. Trains were used as means of transportation across the island until the Railway's closure happened in 1931. Other town features include the Wignacourt Aqueduct built in the 17th Century, and St Helen's Basilica, housing Malta's largest church bell.
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| Joseph visits the Wignacourt Aqueduct, B'Kara |
Birkirkara is one of Malta's oldest towns and received mention in the 1436 Ecclesiastical Report mentioning the then existing parishes in Malta and Gozo, from which Birkirkara emerged as the largest parish.
Various parishes and suburbs developed out of Birkirkara over the years, including Sliema, St. Julian's, Msida, Ħamrun in the 19th century and Santa Venera in the early 20th century. In more recent years, San Ġwann (1965) and the hamlet of Ta' l-Ibraġ hived off Birkirkara to form part of the new parish and locality of Swieqi in 1993.
More information: Saint Peter's List
Birkirkara's main religious feast is that of St Helen which is celebrated on 18 August if it falls on a Sunday, or on the first Sunday after that date. The main event of the celebration is a procession with a large wooden statue carved by the Maltese master-sculptor Salvu Psaila. Notably, this is the only procession, with a titular statue, on the island carried out in the morning. The statue is lifted to shoulder-height by a group of townsmen and is carried through the main streets of the town.
Some prominent buildings in the area are the Tal-Wejter Tower, the Wignacourt Aqueduct, Villa Lauri, Villa Chelsea, Saint Helen Palace, Band Clubs, Political Clubs, the Birkirkara Civic Centre, amongst others.
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| Visiting Playmobil Fun Park in Ħal Far |
Near Birkirkara, in Ħal Far, The Grandma and her friends have visited the Playmobil Fun Park. They have decided to asy goodbye to Malta, Gozo and Comino visiting this place where they have millions of friends.
Goodbye Malta! Thanks for your hospitality! You conserve the spirit of the Hospitaller Knights of Saint John and you're one of the most beautiful places to visit and live around the world. Thanks for keeping your prehistorical ruins and give sense to our past; to be proud of your Mediterranean lifestyle and to offer us one of the most amazing languages: Maltese.
More information: Playmobil Fun Park
The Grandma hasn't found Corto Maltese but she has found lots of friends; has discovered amazing places and has lived unforgettable moments and, at the end, this is the most important legacy that you can obtain.
Nara dalwaqt, Malta!
It was difficult for me because I was searching for the answer for so long, and the answer was right in front of me. Do what I do best.
Tommy Hilfiger
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