Over 850 Maltese Books In New Libraries Around The Globe

Over 850 Maltese books are being sent to Australia, Canada, the UK, the US, Italy, and Belgium as part of a new initiative to establish libraries for Maltese communities abroad.

This project is spearheaded by the Directorate for Consular Services and Maltese Living Abroad within the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, in collaboration with Ċentru tal-Ilsien Malti and other national bodies, including Malta Libraries and the National Literacy Agency. The aim is to promote the Maltese language and culture among diaspora communities.

The first shipment has already reached the Maltese Embassy in Brussels, with additional deliveries on the way to other diplomatic missions.

The libraries will feature a broad selection of books catering to all ages and interests, including Maltese comics, children’s stories, and English-language publications about Malta’s heritage to ensure accessibility for non-Maltese speakers.

A formal agreement was signed to solidify the partnership between the Directorate and Ċentru tal-Ilsien Malti. This will enable ongoing linguistic support and further initiatives aimed at promoting the Maltese language overseas.

Notable contributions include the Maltese for Foreigners series by Dr Charles Daniel Saliba and the Karamellu tar-Raħal t’Isfel series by author Charles Buttigieg.

These libraries will support the educational and cultural activities of Maltese embassies, fostering cultural exchange and offering diaspora communities and embassy visitors a deeper connection to Malta’s linguistic and cultural heritage.

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