This time the Kraków Nativity Scenes went to Estonia
| Seven works of art made by Kraków’s cribs makers are presented in Tartu (previously called Dorpat), the city famous because of created in 1632 by king of Sweden - Gustavus Adolphus – university. Because of this fact the city of Tartu in Estonia (like Kraków in Poland), very often is called a cultural and intellectual capital city of the country. The opening of the exhibition took place on 29th of November 2008 in the Museum of Toys, an institution, which because of its originality, attracts not only “little” guests, but also many adults. Kraków’s Christmas Cribs, which look like wealthy palaces, created great impression on Estonians. An audience, for a very long time, looked at the cupolas of the building, moving scenes and mysterious figures from Kraków’s legends. A concert of Polish carols and pastorals performed by Kraków’s artist added splendour to the opening of the exhibition. Amongst guests there were many representatives of Estonian Poles, for whom the exhibition and the concert were ground to reminiscences. Moreover during the event all childer could take part in the cribs makers’ workshops. The teacher was an artist, cribs maker, repeated winner of the Christmas Cribs competition – Mr. Jan Kirsz. In the workshops took part Polish and Estonian children and adults. The event was arranged by Kraków City Council together with Polish embassy in Tallinn. This is another stage of lasting for over a year cooperation of Kraków and Tartu The exhibition will be opened until 1st of February 2009. |
