Every year Carnival enthusiasts are always stressing and wondering whether Mother Nature is going to make it rain cats, dogs and men. But for a while back in the day, Carnival was moved to May…
This weather issue has made Carnival in Malta a very touch-and-go sitch every year. If we remember correctly, one year it was even cancelled and all the hard work with preparations and float-building went to waste.
Reportedly, this issue actually prompted the local government to postponed Carnival for a while, pushing it down to May during the 1970s right up to 1988. This almost guaranteed great weather for the fun celebrations to be enjoyed to the full.
Many people rememeber this time saying it was also done because May was a peak season for tourism. They also said that there used to be what was known as “The Battle of the Flowers” which included floats decorated with beautiful flowers.
What do you think? Do you prefer Carnival celebrations to be held traditionally in February-March before Lent, or do you think it’s better to wait until May?