Just before World War II, large tracts of arable land at Ta' Qali,
near Mosta, were taken over to build a military aerodrome and an
R.A.F. Station. This military zone has now been closed for many years.
Several buildings and hissen huts have been converted into small
workshops and souvenir boutiques, to create what is now the Ta' Qali
Handicrafts Village.
The Village is a big attraction for tourists who can see Maltese
craftsmen at work and view the product of their handiwork. Blown
glass, gold, silver and filigree ware, ceramics, ironwork, knitwear, and
other goods are on sale at the souvenir outlets in this handicraft centre.
The remaining land at Ta' Qali is at present being converted into
a National Park and a sports centre. The National Football Stadium, a
Greek Theatre and large pavilions for indoor sports are already
available.
The green park area is frequented by hundreds of families whose
children can play in the ample space during sunny days in winter and
spring-time.
