UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2020 Description: Il-Ftira, culinary art and culture of flattened sourdough bread in Malta, is a key part of the cultural heritage of the Maltese archipelago. Ftira has a thick crust and light internal texture, characterized by an open crumb. The halved loaf is filled with Mediterranean-type ingredients such as olive oil, tomatoes, capers, and olives, with seasonal variants. Eating ftira as a filled snack or appetiser fosters a shared identity in Malta, and skilled bakers are required to shape it by hand. In the bakery, apprentices learn by watching and doing and various training programmes also exist. Country(ies): Malta © Paul Parker, 2019 Duration: 00:08:37 - Support: DVD (0158000005)