Signpost points in wrong direction for language, say devotees of Maltese

The Maltese name for Blue Grotto was removed from a road sign as it did not meet safety requirements due to its size, roads agency Infrastructure Malta has said.
They were reacting after backlash in an online Maltese-language community to the removal of a signpost bearing the Maltese name for Blue Grotto, Il-Ħnejja (the arch). Infrastructure Malta replaced it with a signpost that did not include the Maltese name.
According to Il-Malti Madwarna, a Facebook page used to promote the correct use of the Maltese language, particularly in public signage and product design, it was they who designed the signpost to Il-Ħnejja in 2019. It was removed by Infrastructure Malta in mid-April.

“The name ‘Blue Grotto’ evolved as a cause of tourism and it has made us forget the Maltese name of this natural gem,” they said.
“The aim was to show that with some thought and goodwill, we can use and prioritise Maltese toponymy and at the same time include the ‘touristic’ names that people have unfortunately got used to.”
The Żurrieq Local Council had helped to get the sign changed, they noted.
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