a Parts of the cribs in the museum Antonio Padrón. / Photo: C7 Europa Press / Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Antonio Padron Museum of Gáldar (Gran Canaria) welcomes a unique sample of 'Nativity of the World' that through thirty pieces makes a journey through the artistic traditions related to Christmas celebrations and religious festivities in four continents. In a statement, the council explained that this island of nativity scenes from countries as diverse as Mali, Peru, United States, China, Japan, France, Spain, Portugal and Tanzania, among others, invite visitors to take a tour in which the differences are clear cultural, artistic and even religious, Christians in America, Asia, Africa and Europe.
Visiting hours are Monday to Friday from 08.00 to 15.00 and from 18.00 to 20.00, Saturday 10.00 to 13.00 and from 18.00 to 21.00 and Sundays from 10.00 to 13.00 hours.
This exhibition of nativity scenes and will remain open until 8 January, has been organized by the Museum Antonio Padrón and Nativity Scene Makers Association of San Juan de Dios Canarios and collaboration features Gáldar Building and City Hall knights.
Thus, the call, which this year celebrates its second edition, also serves to honor the Bethlehem galdense Merceditas Delgado, one of the best representatives of this artistic and cultural development of the northern island of Gran Canaria, in the 40's designed some of the cribs more 'peculiar' in the region.
For its part, the sample collected births, cribs, baby steps portals or on different continents, the construction and exhibition is part of the Catholic Christmas tradition in many parts of the world. Among the selected crib is a broad representation of work canary.
addition to its location, are also shown special portals for their clothing or unique materials, and most famous brands, such as pottery, Serrano or Sagrada Familia. All parts are owned by members of the Nativity Scene Makers Association Canarios.
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