Today, 21 September 2015 is Malta Independence Day. A day that celebrates Malta becoming an independent country from Britian on 21st September 1964 (50 years ago). Malta was under British rule for 151 years before it became independent.
My dad would have been 12 on this day but unfortunately I never got to ask him what it was like, or if he even remembered the day as being special. All I know is that ten years later he was on a plane to Australia, to create a new life for himself. I do wonder if this event impacted his decision to come to Australia in one way or another.
Instead of cooking a Maltese meal today to celebrate, remember or even think about the significance of Malta Independence Day, I have been doing what most mothers do and that is run after two little girls. However, I will be cooking something this week in remembrance of the importance of this day. Look out for the post!