Ħal Safi is a town of 1948 people (Nov 2005) in the southeast of Malta, near Birżebbuġa. Latitude,usually denoted symbolically by the Greek letter phi, , gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the equator. ... For the use of the word populations in statistics, see statistical population. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Å»urrieq (or Iż-Å»urrieq) is one of the oldest towns in Malta, and has a population of 9,816 (Nov 2005). ... Kirkop (or Ħal Kirkop) is a small village south of Malta. ... Saint Quentin is the patron saint of locksmiths and is also invoked against coughs and sneezes. ... Paul of Tarsus (b. ... The culture of Malta is a reflection of various cultures that have come into contact with the Maltese Islands throughout the centuries, including neighbouring Mediterranean cultures, and the cultures of the nations that ruled Malta for long periods of time prior to its independence in 1964. ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, United States, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ...

History

Little documentation exists about the origins of Ħal Safi. However, from some of the existing remains, it appears that thousands of years ago, Neolithic people built their houses on the same land which is today occupied by Hal Safi residents. The Phoenicians and the Romans also lived here years later. An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. ... Phoenicia was an ancient civilization in the north of ancient Canaan, with its heartland along the coastal plain of what is now Lebanon and Syria. ... Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ...

The formation of the town as known today goes back to about seven hundred years. Ħal Safi was surrounded by four other major villages. Farmers and peasants used to meet here for a chat on their way back home. Later, a statue was erected and this was the beginning of another village since many people settled in the vicinity.

In 1419, the village was already known as Ħal Safi. According to the records of the Standing Army, in 1419, between eighty and ninety people were considered as village residents. The main occupation of the major part of the residents was farming especially breeding sheep, goats and agriculture. Events January 19 – Hundred Years War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England which brings Normandy under the control of England. ... Species See text. ... Species See Species and subspecies The goat is a mammal in the genus Capra, which consists of nine species: the Ibex, the West Caucasian Tur, the East Caucasian Tur, the Markhor, and the Wild Goat. ...

The origin of the village's name cannot be determined conclusively. Some historians have concluded that the name was derived from the PURE (Safi) AIR of the village. Others insisted that the village was named Safi since none of its residents was contaminated when an epidemic infected the whole country. Both its coat of arms (a horizontal light-blue stripe on silver background) and its motto (Sine Macula) emphasize the meaning of its name.

The Declaration of the Village as a Parish

For several years Ħal Safi formed part of Bir Miftuħ. However, the residents wanted to be independent mostly because of the distance between the two villages. Instead they wished to form part of Zurrieq, which is much nearer, at least. In 1575 when Monsignor Dusina visited Hal Safi, the residents put their wish forward. But every action was in vain. Year 1575 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ...

At last, in 1592, Bishop Gargallo decided to separate Ħal Safi, Imqabba and Ħal Kirkop from Bir Miftuħ. He amalgamated the three villages into one Parish. Father Carl Taliana from Luqa was appointed as a Parish Priest. Safi residents were still not satisfied because they had to walk long distances when visiting the church dedicated to Saint James at Ħal Kirkop for the celebration of sacraments like Holy Communion and Funerals. Year 1592 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Saturday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Saint James can refer to the following: Several men mentioned in the New Testament: James, son of Zebedee, an apostle, brother of John the Apostle, venerated at Santiago de Compostela James, son of Alphaeus, an apostle, brother of Matthew the Evangelist James the Less, son of Clopas and Mary of...

When Safi residents got to know that a new church was going to be built at Ħal Kirkop, they refused to donate money for the project.

In 1598, a delegation of twelve men from Ħal Safi paid a visit to Bishop Gargallo. In the name of all Safi residents, they filed a petition claiming that the village of two hundred and ten residents become a Parish. And, this time, the Bishop accepted their proposal. So, in April 1598, a contract was made in front of Notary Debono. Events January 7 - Boris Godunov seizes the throne of Russia following the death of his brother-in-law, Tsar Feodor I. April 13 - Edict of Nantes - Henry IV of France grants French Huguenots equal rights with Catholics. ... Events January 7 - Boris Godunov seizes the throne of Russia following the death of his brother-in-law, Tsar Feodor I. April 13 - Edict of Nantes - Henry IV of France grants French Huguenots equal rights with Catholics. ...

According to the agreement, Safi residents had to pay the Parish Priest money every year, that is exactly on the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul. The administration of this new Parish was assigned to Dun Gwann Mizzi. After three months, Dun Gwann Mizzi was appointed as a Parish Priest of Imqabba. Consequently, Marjanu Xiriħa took his place as the main Procurator.

In those years, one could find five chapels in Hal Safi. The largest one, which was dedicated to Saint Paul, started to be used as the Parish Church. As a commemoration of the foundation of the Parish, a church bell was bought. An image of Saint Peter and another one of Saint Paul together with the following inscription “Sancte Paule Ora Pro Nobis” were engraved in it. The other four chapels were dedicated to: St. Agatha, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, and two to the Birth of the Virgin Mary. The only one still existing is that dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which was re-built in 1761. 1761 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

The Village Feast

Back in 1575, a small feast in honour of Saint Paul was already celebrated in church. Then, in 1725, it made quick progress since its external celebrations increased. In 1840, it was the first time that the statue formed part of the celebrations of the feast. That year, the celebrations of the feast were organised to their very best. They included fireworks, masks, band services and liturgical ceremonies. From that year, the band services became a fixed contribution and in 1874 a stage was constructed purposely for the band. Since the feast celebrations were expanding each year, a band club was set up in 1929. Year 1575 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... Events February 8 - Catherine I became empress of Russia February 20 - The first reported case of white men scalping Native Americans takes place in New Hampshire colony. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Year 1874 (MDCCCLXXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

The two outstanding feasts were celebrated in 1960 and in 1984. The first one commemorated the arrival of Saint Paul on our island. And the one celebrated in 1984 commemorated the anniversary of the Dedication of the Church to Saint Paul. Pilgrimages, sermons, choir participation, band services and fireworks were organised to commemorate the anniversary. Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the year. ...

Until the year 1959, the feast in honour was held on January 25. From 1960 onwards it is celebrated every last Sunday of August mainly because of January’s bad weather. Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In the year 1971, a new anthem was played. Its lyrics were written by Mr. P. Callus and composed by Mro. A. Muscat Azzopardi. Then in 1981, another anthem was written, this time by Mr. J. Zerafa and composed by Mro. E. Buġeja. Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ...

When Fr. Michael Aguis took up his office as Parish Priest. The activities organised were increased. On the initiative of Saint Paul’s Band Club, a new band march, on Friday evenings was added to the programme. Another one was included on Sunday mornings. Moreover, the persons who are in charge of the fireworks organised another band march on Sunday evening. Likewise, the preparation and decoration with different objects such as lights and banners in preparation for this religious feast were also increased especially in certain roads and in the main square.

The day after the celebration of the feast dedicated to Saint Paul is considered as a holiday for all the residents. The majority of them take part in the ‘xalata’ by having a swim at Armier.

Social Life in Safi

In the past, the most common job occupied by Safi residents was in the agriculture sector. Others were soldiers employed by the Standing Army. Some others were sailors, builders, stone-dressers, white-washers and quite a number of residents were street hawkers. A Norwegian soldier (a Corporal, armed with an MP-5) A soldier is a person who has enlisted with, or has been conscripted into, the armed forces of a sovereign country and has undergone training and received equipment to defend that country or its interests. ... A sailor is a member of the crew of a ship or boat. ... Builders are the machines in Blame! which add more structure within the Megastructure. ...

Soon after the Second World War, many farmers left their fields to join the government sector. Nowadays, the work force is vaster and includes employees in the government sector, private sector, dry docks, factories. In addition, one can find several self-employed persons and contractors. Lately, the trend has changed and the number of University qualified people is always increasing earning high profile jobs such as doctors, lawyers, teachers, accountants and management personnel. Farming now is mostly done as part-time and to some extent more as a hobby rather than as a making a living. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

By the end of the Second World War, the street lanterns and the drinking fountains became obsolete, and instead, improved services such as electricity, sewage, postage mail, telecommunication, water and other services took over. In 1962, the construction of a new and modern school was initiated to replace the one situated in St. Paul’s Street.

In the 80’s a playing field exactly near the school was inaugurated, later refurbished with synthetic turf in 2000. In 1986, a public health clinic started to operate in Saint George Street. Moreover, the number of houses and consequently the number of residents is always increasing. In fact, from latest statistics, the population of Hal Safi has reached one thousand and eight hundred persons. Furthermore, the number of retail outlets multiplied in the last few years. The most two common surnames in the village are Busuttil and Żammit. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ...

The village roads can be divided into two: the old ones, which formed part of the old village and the newly constructed ones. The older ones were all named for various saints but on the other hand the recent ones were named using several other criteria.

The climax of the social life is the celebration of the village festa, celebrated through the last week of August. The patron Saint of Safi is the Conversion of St Paul. Like most villages, Safi residents had nobody representing in central government. Since 1994, Safi had its own Local Council which made quite a difference in the number of projects created for the benefit of Safi residents. Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ...

Safi Main Roads

• Misraħ San Ġużepp (St Joseph Square)
• Misraħ tal-Knisja (Church Square)
• Sqaq San Mikiel (St. Michael Alley)
• Sqaq San Pawl (St. Paul Alley)
• Triq Ananija (Ananija Road)
• Triq Dun Guzepp Caruana (Rev. Joseph Caruana Street)
• Triq Dun Karm Vella (Rev. Karm Vella Street)
• Triq il-Biedja (Farming Street)
• Triq il-Kuccard (Kuccard Road)
• Triq il-Kaccaturi (Hunters Road)
• Triq il-Kenn (Sheltered Road)
• Triq in-Nassaba (Trapper Road
• Triq il-Palma (Palm Street)
• Triq l-Iskola (School Street)
• Triq iż-Żurrieq (Zurrieq Road
• Triq San Ġorġ (St George Street)
• Triq San Ġwann (St John Road)
• Triq San Pawl (St Paul Street)
• Triq Santa Marija (St Mary Street)
• Triq Ta' l-Aħwar (Ta' l-Aħwar Road)

See also

• Sine Macula Choir

The Sine Macula Choir (1983) Founded in 1983 by its present director Tony Pace, the SINE MACULA CHOIR’s original aim was the animation of Holy Liturgy in the small Maltese village of Safi (c. ...

Reference and further reading

• lcsafi. Safi Local Council. Retrieved on February 10, 2005.

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