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Do you think that Ghana is just a country in Africa? Għana (pronounced without the g) is the name given to a traditional folk music genre popular in Malta. It’s celebrated each year in June at the Għanafest. But Malta does have links with Africa. Maltese is the only Afro-Asiatic language that is an official EU language.
Watch this short video and let Maltese poet Mary Meilak introduce you to the culture of this Mediterranean island and its language, which has been shaped for centuries by European and African influences. The sounds of this language, and the honey rings and carnival cake that are enjoyed during Maltese festivities, are sure to leave a sweet taste in your mouth.
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