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Ftira

Maltese bread

Maltese bread

FieldValue
nameMaltese ftira
imageFile:Ftira with Tuna in Marsaxlokk 02.jpg
countryMalta
typeBread
variationsGozitan open ftira

Ftira (plural: ftajjar) is a ring-shaped, leavened, Maltese bread, usually eaten with fillings such as sardines, tuna, potato, fresh tomato, onion, capers and olives. 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.

Intangible cultural heritage

Following the Maltese Parliament's unanimous approval to ratify UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, in 2018 Malta's Culture Directorate launched a petition to include the Maltese Ftira as part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list. According to a local expert, 'The Making of the Ftira Maltija' dates back to the Sixteenth Century. Following a strong public call, the Government of Malta announced that it would be submitting the culinary art and culture of the Maltese ftira to UNESCO for consideration as intangible cultural heritage. In 2020, "Il-Ftira, culinary art and culture of flattened sourdough bread in Malta" was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

References

References

  1. (10 March 2017). "A true taste of Malta". The Telegraph.
  2. Rix, Juliet. (2015). "Malta and Gozo". Bradt Travel Guides.
  3. . (March 7, 2017). ["Motion to authorise the ratification of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage."](https://parlament.mt/en//12th-leg/motions-12th/motion-no-450). *Parliament of Malta*.
  4. . (August 13, 2018). ["Maltese Ftira – UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List hopeful"](https://www.newsbook.com.mt/artikli/2018/08/13/maltese-ftira-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage-list-hopeful/?lang=en). *Newsbook*.
  5. . (August 19, 2018). ["PD praises initiative to list ghana and ftira for UNESCO recognition; questions exclusion of festa"](http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2018-08-19/local-news/PD-praises-initiative-to-list-ghana-and-ftira-for-UNESCO-recognition-questions-festa-s-exclusion-6736195097). *Malta Independent*.
  6. . (October 2018). ["Love The Maltese Ftira? You Can Now Help It Join The Hall Of Fame Of Global Human Heritage"](https://lovinmalta.com/food/love-the-maltese-ftira-you-can-now-help-it-join-the-hall-of-flame-of-global-human-heritage). *www.change.org*.
  7. . (January 11, 2019). ["Is the ftira a marker of identity?"](https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20190111/community/is-the-ftira-a-marker-of-identity.698982). *Times of Malta*.
  8. . (January 17, 2019). ["What makes the Maltese ftira different from other bread?"](https://www.tvm.com.mt/en/news/what-makes-the-maltese-ftira-different-from-other-bread/). *TVM*.
  9. . (March 26, 2019). ["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"](https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2019/March/26/pr190621en.aspx). *TVM*.
  10. . (March 26, 2019). ["Maltese 'ftira' to be submitted to UNESCO for consideration as intangible cultural heritage"](https://www.tvm.com.mt/en/news/maltese-ftira-to-be-submitted-to-unesco-for-consideration-as-intangible-cultural-heritage/). *TVM*.
  11. . ["Il-Ftira, culinary art and culture of flattened sourdough bread in Malta"](https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/il-ftira-culinary-art-and-culture-of-flattened-sourdough-bread-in-malta-01580). *UNESCO*.
  12. . (December 16, 2020). ["Maltese ftira added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List"](https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/maltese-ftira-added-to-unescos-intangible-cultural-heritage-list.839294). *Times of Malta*.
  13. . (December 16, 2020). ["A Taste Of History! Beloved Maltese Ftira Officially Makes It To UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List"](https://lovinmalta.com/food/a-taste-of-history-beloved-maltese-ftira-officially-makes-it-to-unescos-intangible-cultural-heritage-list/). *Lovin Malta*.
  14. . (February 7, 2021). ["International recognition for our traditional ftira"](https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/international-recognition-for-our-traditional-ftira.849884). *Times of Malta*.
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