Religious

Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with a visit to the traditional Nativity Scene lovingly crafted by talented local artisan Jean Paul Portelli. The exquisite display beautifully captures the essence of the season — faith, family, and community. Every figure and detail in this handcrafted masterpiece reflects the devotion and artistry that Gozo is known for, bringing the timeless story of the...

The Artistic Crib at the Nadur Boys Museum, crafted by Jean Paul Portelli, is a stunning representation of traditional Maltese craftsmanship infused with deep spiritual meaning. This intricate work of art captures the nativity scene with remarkable attention to detail, blending natural materials, delicate figures, and expressive lighting to evoke a sense of reverence and wonder. Portelli’s artistry brings to...

An exhibition featuring Baby Jesus statues, cribs, and statuettes crafted by various artists in a traditional Maltese manner. This unique showcase celebrates the rich heritage of Maltese craftsmanship, highlighting the artistry, devotion, and cultural symbolism behind the creation of baby Jesus figures. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire intricate handmade cribs, delicate statuettes, and nativity scenes that reflect both...

An exhibition featuring Baby Jesus statues, cribs, and statuettes crafted by various artists in a traditional Maltese manner. This unique showcase celebrates the rich heritage of Maltese craftsmanship, highlighting the artistry, devotion, and cultural symbolism behind the creation of baby Jesus figures. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire intricate handmade cribs, delicate statuettes, and nativity scenes that reflect both...

Eperience the wonder of the holiday season at our exhibition of cribs and dioramas, featuring more than 30 meticulously crafted exhibits. From traditional handcrafted nativity scenes to imaginative contemporary interpretations, each display tells its own story, highlighting the artistry, cultural diversity, and rich traditions behind these timeless creations. Visitors can explore a variety of styles, materials, and techniques, gaining a...

This intricate mechanical crib features a faithful replica of the first living Nativity in Greccio, lovingly recreated by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223. Through a series of beautifully crafted scenes and moving figures, the salvation story unfolds before the viewer’s eyes. The grotto of Bethlehem comes alive with gentle motion—shepherds tending their flocks, angels hovering above, and the Holy...

A nativity crib softly glowing around baby Jesus in the manger, bathed in a gentle golden light that seems to emanate from the child himself. Mary and Joseph kneel close, their faces filled with awe and tenderness, while the humble stable is illuminated by the warm glow of lanterns and starlight filtering through the wooden beams. Angels hover nearby, their...

Frank Mizzi began constructing this unique Christmas crib around forty years ago, and it has remained a living work in progress ever since — an evolving testament to both artistic devotion and spiritual reflection. Over the decades, Mizzi continuously refined and expanded the scene, adding new features, figures, and details that imbue the crib with a profound sense of narrative...