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Preface Address by H.E. Dr Hubert Ziegler, German Ambassador in Malta Institutions for German in MaltaDepartment of German, University of Malta DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) DALE (Department of Arts and Languages in Education) German-Maltese Circle Junior College, University of Malta German in Schools PASCH School: St. Margaret College

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German in Malta: Preface

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Dear friends of German,

The idea for the photo competition Spot German in Malta originated as we walked through the streets of Malta, where we realised how many German words can be found in completely different and unexpected places. This fact, we thought, is an excellent basis for creating more awareness about German in Maltese everyday life, and we started planning the competition. Thanks to the great help and financial support by many institutions concerned with German in Malta, this competition could start in January 2013 - and the many contributors turned it into a great success!

About one hundred interesting and surprising German discoveries by students of German and other interested persons were sent in. And more than that: our facebook group German in Malta has not only grown to more than 2000 members, but it has also become a lively community for anybody who is interested in German. In this group, questions about German can be asked, information on German language and culture can be found and events are announced. Following up on the great success of this competition, with the support of the EU Commission in Malta, Playmobil and Hotset, we were able to set up this brochure. In the first part it provides information about institutions concerned with German in Malta. The second part displays a selection of the nicest photos participants sent in. These

images create an interesting overview of places and areas in Malta where German words can be discovered.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors again for their kind support and the enjoyable collaboration. We look forward to more projects of this kind. Another big thank you goes to all the "German spotters": keep on spotting and learning German! We would be very happy to meet you at one of the many events and institutions concerned with German in Malta, and to welcome you at our own institution, the Department of German at University. Alles Gute und viele Grüße!

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�German in Malta: Address by H.E. Dr Hubert Ziegler

Grußwort des Botschafters der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Malta Dr. Hubert Ziegler

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Es war eine sprichwörtlich „zündende Idee” der Mitglieder des Instituts für Germanistik an der Universität Malta, einen Wettbewerb mit dem Thema „Spot German in Malta“ zu veranstalten und für diesen Wettbe-werb das soziale Netzwerk „Facebook“ zu verwenden. Innerhalb von nur wenigen Monaten ist hier eine virtuelle Interessengemeinschaft von über 2000 Mitgliedern entstanden und es sind im Zusammenhang mit dem Wettbewerb annähernd 100 Bilder eingesandt worden. Zu diesem großartigen Erfolg spreche ich dem German Department meine Anerkennung aus.

Gerne hat die Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Malta diese Initiative nach Kräften unter-stützt. Viele Menschen verbinden mit Deutschland heutzutage Gedanken an eine florierende Wirtschafts- und Kulturnation in Europa, und einige der gezeigten Bilder greifen solche Gedanken auch auf. In so manchen anderen Bildern wird zudem deutlich und bewusst, wie vielseitig und intensiv die deutsch-mal-

tesischen Verflechtungen und Beziehungen darüber hinaus sind. Es gibt so viele Kleinigkeiten, die sonst nicht beachtet werden und die hier eindrucksvoll dokumentiert werden.

Der Wettbewerb „Spot German in Malta“ ist jedoch nicht nur ein virtuelles Ereignis, sondern mündet in eine öffentlichkeitswirk-same Ausstellung und in die vorliegende Broschüre. Dafür ist in mehrerlei Hinsicht Dank zu sagen: dem Germanistischen Institut der Universität Malta und dem DAAD als den Ideengebern und Organisatoren dieser Aktivitäten, dem Deutsch-Maltesischen Zirkel als bewährtem Helfer und allen beteiligten Firmen und Sponsoren. Das Ergebnis ist gewissermaßen ein Musterbeispiel für eine gelungene Zusammenarbeit mit dem Ziel, Interesse für Deutschland zu wecken. Dazu tragen auch die in der Broschüre abge-druckten Beiträge über die Bildungseinrichtungen mit deutscher Sprache bei.

Möge es noch eine Reihe weiterer solcher Unternehmungen geben!

� German in Malta: Department of German

Who we are: We are a highly committed team of lecturers of Maltese and German origin, whose research and teaching interests span a broad range of areas in German studies. We are passionate about teaching, and a communicative and interactive approach in our classes supports students

in improving their language skills efficiently. Besides the knowledge about German-language literature, linguistics and culture, we aim at developing communication skills, critical and analytic abilities, as well as creative thinking. All of these are transferable skills which are considered very important in modern job markets. The Department of German also supports students through study-related and occupational activities, such as excursions to German companies in Malta. In addition, the DAAD-lectureship offers support in applying for DAAD-scholarships and informs about study possibilities in Germany (see page 6).

Department of German, University of Malta

History: German has been taught within the B.A. General programme of the Faculty of Arts since 1980, and the subject has produced highly qualified graduates every year. The Department of German was set up and started to offer a B.A. Honours degree in German in 2006 and in 2008 it also launched an M.A. as well as a PhD programme. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has been supporting the Department with the co-funded post of a DAAD-Lecturer and the post of a Language Assistant since 2009.

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B.A. General, B.A. Honours, M.A. programme in GermanThe Department of German offers a three year B.A. General and a B.A. Honours degree course in German as well as an M.A. programme based on research. The courses cover the four main areas of German studies: German literature, linguistics, culture and language. We also give students the opportunity to attend courses on translation and to strengthen their language skills through project work, such as theatre practice in German. The Department also contributes to a taught Interdepartmental M.A. in Literary Tradition and Popular Culture, which was established in 2012, and in cooperation with MEDAC (Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies), we also provide German courses to (future) international diplomats.

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DegreePlus: German for BeginnersThe Department of German also offers German for Beginners classes within the University‘s DegreePlus programme, which gives students from all subjects the opportunity to develop extra skills.

German Language Resource CenterAt the German Language Resource Center, located at the Department of German on the Msida Campus, students, teachers and everybody interested can find material on German culture, literature and German language teaching as well as recent magazines about German everyday life. It is open to the public during weekdays from 9 a.m. to � p.m.

Contact: University of Malta, Department of German, Guzè Cassar Pullicino Building, Room 100 C, Tel.: 2340 2974 Email: german.arts@um.edu.mtWebsite: http://www.um.edu.mt/arts/german Facebook Group: German in Malta

Members of the Department Head of Department: Prof. Mario VassalloFull-time staff: Katrin Dautel, Mario Frick, Dr Ralf Heimrath, Dr Arndt Kremer, Dr Kathrin SchödelPart-time staff: Dr Albert Friggieri, Brigitte Ohk, Alfred Scalpello, Waltraud WolffAdministrative staff: Charlotte Cucciardi

Diploma in GermanIn 2012, the Department launched the first Diploma in German with a variety of courses, ranging from German culture to German language, with a focus on practical language use. The Diploma course is aimed at adults with a basic know-ledge of German who are interested to pursue an evening course designed to improve their language skills for specific professional contexts (technology, engineering, tourism, law etc.).

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Its activities go far beyond simply awarding grants and scholarships. Its head office is in Bonn and it maintains contact with and provides advice to its main partner countries on every continent via a network of regional offices and information centers.

Mission: The DAAD supports the internationalisation of German universities, promotes German studies and the German language abroad, assists developing countries in establishing effective universities and advises decision makers on matters of cultural, education and development policy.

What we offer for German in Malta: In 2009, the DAAD started to co-fund the post of a DAAD-Lecturer at the University of Malta and to fully fund the post of a language assistant, who teaches both at University and Junior College. In the office of the DAAD-Lecturer at the University of Malta, German Department, you can get information about studying and researching in Germany and help with applying for a scholarship. Many Maltese students of German have, for instance, travelled to Summer Schools in Germany with the support of the DAAD.

Contact in Malta: University of Malta, Department of German, Guzè Cassar Pullicino Building, Room 206Tel.: 2340 3317. Email: ralf.heimrath@um.edu.mtGermany: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, Kennedyallee �0, �317� Bonn. Tel.: 0049 (0)228 882-0 Email: postmaster@daad.de, website: www.daad.de/en/

History: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the largest funding orga-nisation in the world supporting the international exchange of students and scholars. Since it was founded in 192�, more than 1.� million scholars in Germany and abroad have received DAAD funding. It is a registered association and its members are German institutions of higher education and student bodies.

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DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (German Academic Exchange Service)

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It promotes innovative teaching and learning methods for the areas which fall within its remit. The department offers programmes at both undergraduate, post-graduate and Masters levels. Publications by staff members often feature in local and international refereed journals. Furthermore, the department is also involved in several international projects and collaborates with a number of foreign universities including German universities. Fruitful academic contacts have been established between DALE and the Foreign Language Centre of the University of Düsseldorf. Contacts have also been made with a number of secondary schools in Germany.

What we offer for German in Malta: Students who aspire to become teachers of German as a foreign language may opt to follow either a four year Bachelor of Education course (B. Ed. course) or a Postgraduate Course in Education (PGCE). The latter one-year course is offered to students who successfully complete a three-year B.A course in German. Through the PGCE course students acquire pedagogical skills required to teach German as a foreign language. Furthermore, both courses offered by DALE include School Experience and Teaching Practice sessions during which students experience pedagogic theory in practice. This theory-practice combination ensures that once DALE students start teaching German as a foreign language, they would have obtained the relevant didactic and theoretical skills.

Contact: George Cremona – Coordinator for German (DALE), email: george.cremona@um.edu.mtDALE email: artslangs.educ@um.edu.mt

History: The Department of Arts and Languages in Education (DALE) has been established as part of the Faculty of Education of the University of Malta since the early 1990s.

Mission: The Department deals primarily with teacher formation and with research in Pedagogy and Teaching Methodology.

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DALE (Department of Arts and Languages in Education - Faculty of Education, University of Malta)

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Cultural: The German-Maltese Circle organises monthly activities with the aim of promoting German culture. These events are open to the public and are free of charge. Regular activities include German film shows, German music appreciation sessions, exhibitions, lectures,Liederabende and musical recitals. The German Film Festival held in November, as well as

Contemporary Dance performances and Orchestral concerts, also feature as part of the German-Maltese Circle’s efforts to promote Germany in Malta.

History: The German-Maltese Circle was founded on the 18th October 1962 with the aim of "promoting a closer understanding between Germany and Malta in all appropriate fields of activity and relationship excluding political activities".

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Language: For the past 4� years, the German-Maltese Circle has been offering the opportunity to Maltese citizens to learn the German language. For adults, the German-Maltese Circle offers evening courses ranging from Beginners level (CEFR A1) to Diploma level (CEFR C2), short courses intended to introduce the basics of the spoken German language, specialised tailor-made courses such as German for Hotels & Restaurants and Business German and one-to-one tuition. Throughout the year, the German-Maltese Circle organises also support classes for schoolchildren learning German at school, as well as courses for schoolchildren who do not learn German at school. All teachers are highly qualified and are regularly sent on training seminars locally and in Germany. Lessons are held at Messina Palace in Valletta, in classrooms which are all equipped with modern teaching aids and amenities. Language scholarships at Goethe Institutes in Germany are available for our adult students.

German Language Awareness: In the field of German Language Awareness, the German-Maltese Circle publishes the LOS Magazine for distribution in Primary and Secondary Schools in Malta and Gozo, organises events for schoolchildren

German-Maltese Circle / Deutsch-Maltesischer Zirkel

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such as film shows, information talks and activities and also offers German introductory classes for young learners during the summer months.

Goethe Institute Certificate Examinations: The German-Maltese Circle is the only approved centre in Malta for the holding of Goethe Institute examinations. All Goethe Institute certificates are recognised by the Malta Qualifications Council and are internationally accepted as proof of German language ability. Examinations leading to these prestigious certificates are normally held in May, June and July.

Other services: The German-Maltese Circle provides the service of a library with a variety of reading books in the German language (including listening books on CD), reference books and teaching material for teachers, classic German literary works, posters, DVDs and CDs. Professional translation services (German – English – Maltese) are also provided by the German-Maltese Circle.

Contact:Address: Messina Palace, 141 Triq San Kristofru, Valletta VLT146�, Tel.: 21246967Email: info@germanmaltesecircle.orgWebsite: www.germanmaltesecircle.org

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What we specifically offer for German in Malta: The Junior College offers a two-year course in German at Intermediate and Advanced level, which helps students further their studies at degree level. Both courses aim at providing candidates with a good level of German in both receptive and productive language skills. Furthermore, they shall enhance the candidates‘ knowledge of the culture and civilization of the German-speaking countries while focussing on modern practical topics essential for a proper understanding of intercultural issues.

The German courses comprise cultural studies, literature and language enhancing the four skills, i.e. reading, listening, writing and speaking. Over the last few years, the DAAD language assistants (see page 6) have supported the Department of German at Junior College with a couple of hours per week. The service includes extracurricular courses for students aiming at improving their German, such as in a conversation class.

Contact: Website: www.jc.um.edu.mt, Tel.: 21224271/2/3German Department at College: Mr. Alfred Scalpello, email: alfred.scalpello@um.edu.mtPersonal website: http://www.jc.um.edu.mt/german/staff/alfred_scalpello

History: The Junior College was established in 199� at the University of Malta. It offers a two-year course specifically designed for future University students who are prepared for the Matriculation Certificate in accordance with the University‘s General Entry Requirements. While providing formal instruction, the College encourages students to develop their own initiative through guided self-teaching in preparation for their future University career.

Mission: The Mission of the Department of German at the Junior College is to provide high quality education to young men and women. After completing their A-Level, our students are well equipped to go on with studying German at University. G.F. Abela Junior College

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Junior College, University of Malta

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The German Section within the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education is responsible for syllabi, choice of textbooks and annual examination papers in State Schools, In-Service Training for all teachers of German and provides support and advice for the teaching and learning of German. German is taught in State, Church and Independent Schools.

State SchoolsAll Primary school children in Year 6 are exposed to the German language through a Language Awareness Programme. Students in State Secondary Schools can opt to start learning German either in Year 7 or in Year 9. Both courses lead to the SEC examination, Level A2/B1 of the CEFR at the end of Year 11. St. Margaret College will coordinate the PASCH programme in Malta (see page 12) and in the future will provide access to the programme for all German language students in State, Church and eventually also Private Schools. Contact: Antoinette Spiteri Paris, Education Officer – German, Tel.: 2�98 2913, antoinette.spiteri.paris@ilearn.edu.mtWebsites: http://german.skola.edu.mt/ – http://www.curriculum.gov.mt/ (syllabi and past examination papers)Resource Centre: Curriculum Centre, Floriana, Room �A

Church SchoolsThe Secretariat for Catholic Education gives service to students, parents or guardians and Church Schools in Malta and Gozo. Presentations to Year 6 students at Primary level are being held in order to introduce pupils to foreign languages before they choose their language(s) for the next five years. Fourteen Secondary Church Schools offer German as an option at Form 1 level. During the last two years German has been introduced in three Secondary Church Schools and efforts are being made to promote German in all Church Schools as more people are becoming aware of the importance and need of the knowledge of German in Malta as a member of the EU in relation to job opportunities. There are about 800 students in all who have opted to learn German at Secondary level during the scholastic year 2012/13. Contact: Secretariat for Catholic Education: 16, The Mall, Floriana FRN 1472. Tel.: 27790060

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Mission: The College is to make a positive difference in the life chances of all its students by developing a positive and inclusive learning environment in all the schools. The PASCH initiative is designed to arouse and sustain young people’s interest in and enthusiasm for modern-day Germany and the German language. International networking and exchange are supported through this programme. For St. Margaret College this means further support and encouragement to increase the number of students studying German by exposing them to this language as early as Primary school and involving them in projects with German schools. This ties in with the College’s participation in various projects which involve entrepreneurial skills, languages, and cultural exchange.

Contact: Ms Maria McNamara, College PrincipalAddress: St. Margaret College, Office of the Principal, St. Edward Street, Vittoriosa,Tel.: 21800708Email: stmargaret.college@gov.mtPASCH programm: http://www.pasch-net.de/deindex.htm

History: In February 2008, the German Federal Foreign Office launched the "Schools: Partners for the Future" (PASCH) initiative. The aim of PASCH is to create and strengthen a global network of some 1�00 partner schools with special links to Germany. In 2013, St. Margaret College was chosen as PASCH school in Malta. The College is a network of ten schools, that is, three Secondary Schools and seven Primary ones. Verdala Boys, Zejtun Girls and Cospicua Girls (currently being phased out) are the Secondary Schools. Cospicua, Kalkara, Senglea, Vittoriosa, Xghajra, Zabbar A and Zabbar B are the Primary schools. These schools are situated in the harbour area also known as the Cottonera Area. The College system has been introduced since 200� when the national document For all Children to Succeed was published by the Ministry of Education.

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Schools: Partners for the Future (PASCH) – St. Margaret College

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German spotted in Malta

A German "VW Käfer" or "VW Beetle" − one of the most famous German cars ever produced (spotted by Luke Cucciardi).

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In the Streets On the Sea

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Walking through the streets and along the harbours of Malta and Gozo, you can discover many German vehicles – Germans are indeed famous for travelling (boat spotted by Abbey Grech, coach scene captured by Luke Cucciardi.) Perhaps German tourists can be rather curious... at least, that may be the reason why the sign "Privat – Eingang verboten" ("private – no entry") is in German (spotted near Dingli Cliffs by Ralf Heimrath). Fans of

German football can, for instance, gather in the Wunderbar – a pun on "wonderful" and "Miracle Bar" (spotted by Magdalena Kowalczyk with many thanks to Angel Manuel Molina Expósito).

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A collection of house and street names (from top left to bottom right): Der Jäger – The Hunter (Jeannesse Camilleri), Berlin (Diana Muscat), Sechs Mädchen – Six Girls (Leanne and Albert Briffa), Lorelei – a rock on the Rhine and a German "mermaid" (Kathrin Schödel), Weihnachten – Christmas (Gabriel Mizzi), Willkommen – Welcome (Linda, Francis and Akuti), Ecke – Corner (Mauro Abela), Triq il-Germanja (Luke Cucciardi) – and this is only a small selection of all the wonderful pictures with German house and street names sent in for the competition!

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The streets in this collage by Nathan Vella are named after German scholars who researched and wrote about Malta. Bertha K. Ilg was an important collector of Maltese idioms. With Hans Stumme she published a book of Maltese folk songs with German translations. Stumme, a philologist, lectured on the Maltese language at the beginning of the 20th century. He published collections of Maltese fairy tales. Albert Mayr, an archeologist, carried out research on Maltese ancient history. Hieronymus Megiser was a historian and linguist who travelled to Malta in the 16th century.

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Germany is one of Malta’s most important trading partners, and several well-known German companies also have a branch in Malta. Probably the best known German companies are German car manufacturers, such as BMW, Porsche, Mercedes or VW – and even the classic "VW Bus"can be found in the streets of Malta and Gozo today (spotted by Ralf Heimrath). Another important German company is Lufthansa, connecting Malta, Germany – and the whole world (photograph by Luke Cucciardi). There is also a large number of German products which can be found in shops, bars etc. Examples are: the liqueur Jägermeister (captured by Ryan Gauci), chocolate (by Joseph Spiteri) or German mineral water. Jeannesse Camil-leri spotted the van with the slogan "Life makes you thirsty". Perhaps you can spot these and many other German words and products when you do your shopping.

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German at HomeNot only in the streets, also in a lot of – sometimes unexpected – places you will see many small things which are linked to the German-speaking countries. For example a vintage tape recorder in your grandparents’ house (spotted by Luke Cucciardi), German Euro coins in your pocket (by Luke Scicluna), a small lucky pig and apricot liqueur from Austria on your desk (by Abbey Grech), your letterbox (by Kirsten Vella) or your key chain (by Mario Frick).

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Lederhosen and Dirndl (Bavarian and Austrian traditional clothing), beer and sausages, and even the figurine of a man with a traditional Kraxe (wooden frame carried like a backpack) were not found in the German, Austrian or Swiss Alps in this case, but here in Malta! By Sandro Cremona, Abigail Pule', Jenny Maistre, Sonja Maistre and Kimberly Zammit (from top left).

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A Touch of History

It is nearly forgotten: the prisoner-of-war camp, where Germans celebrated Christmas in 1918 (postcard spotted by Joseph Ellul). There is a friendly history to the 6� year old puppet theater "Augsburger Puppenkiste", which is represented on this cockpit (spotted by Steffen Keidel). Not so much history itself but a historical background can be found in the gutted helicopter (also by Steffen Keidel), which may have been used when the movie "Munich" (about the assassination at the Olympic Games of 1972) was shot in Malta.

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German-Maltese Friendship

Symbols of friendship: a wooden donation box spotted in a church in Gozo (by Pauline Gatt); Holy Mass in German on Sundays (spotted by Nora Hegyi); Malta and Germany united in Europe (spotted at Golden Sands); German-language signpost to the German-Maltese Circle in Valletta.

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Luke Scicluna creatively arranged a still life of German art products with nice drawings. Another contributor combined one of the most famous quotes by Johann Wolfgang Goethe with his own poetic creation about Malta. Finally, Kurstin Gatt‘s dog acted as photo model: "Weiler may give the impression of being fierce

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and tough. However, he is really friendly and loves to be the centre of the attention. He likes posing for pictures and trying out new things, such as putting on clothes. Not only the name of his breed is con-nected with Germany, but also four other things. Can you guess which they are?"

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© Department of German, University of Malta (May 2013). All rights reserved.Editor: Department of German, University of MaltaEditorial Team: Katrin Dautel, Mario Frick, Ralf Heimrath, Kathrin Schödel Design: Katrin Dautel, Mario FrickCover picture: © Kathrin Schödel; "Spot Wunderbar" and Flyer Competition: © Katrin DautelPictures Spot German in Malta: We thank the contributors of the competition for their permission to publish their pictures in our brochure. © All rights reserved.

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