The nativity scenes by the Caputxines

The Convent of the Caputxines, in Calle Caputxines, 14 in Palma, is showing their exhibition of "Els Betlems de les Caputxines i altres exposicions", for the fifth year and this can be visited until January 10, 2001. This year, as well as the typical nativity scenes, antique figures and figures cut in cardboard, they are also showing a restored figure of Christ from the school of Miquel Bestard (XVII c) and an anonymous painting of the Adoration of the Kings (XVIIc).

The complementary exhibition for this Christmas is "The toys and means of locomotion", from the private collection of Elizabeth Laquière and Jacques Chevalier, residents in Mallorca for many years. These are toys that represent different kinds of locomotion machinery, cars, trams, trains, bicycles, motorbikes, boats, planes, etc.

Visiting hours every day except December 25 and January 1: from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and 5 to 8.30 p.m. Donation entrance fee: 350 pesetas. Under 10s free. More information on 971718001.

Relating news:
- Gold, incense and Myrrh: Mallorcan nativity scenes in Madrid (17/12/2000)
- The tradition of nativity scenes on Mallorca (15/12/2000)
- Christmas Fairs in Palma (3/12/2000)
- Palma prepares for Christmas (1/12/2000)

Date of publication: 21/12/2000

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