Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem’s wins National Record for largest live crib

Updated: Video now available to view at bottom of page. On Sunday afternoon judges from Malta Records declared that the Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem Nativity Village, had achieved the National Record for the largest live crib.

Mata Records officials had measured the land area and the number of actors, which resulted in 20 acres of land and 201 actors, thereby winning the record.

The Award was presented to the organisers during a ceremony this afternoon.This weekend, the third one since the Nativity Village opened, has seen many thousands of visitors flock to see the wondrous story brought to life of a family with a new baby, born in a stable in Bethlehem.

A survey conducted by the organisers showed that during the first week of its opening more than 20,000 thousand people including children, had visited the attraction.

The Nativity village will close with the Adoration of the Magi on Epiphany, next Sunday, the 5th of January 2013. The ‘Three Kings’ will depart from Tolfa in Italy and make their long journey to Gozo, before making the triumphal entrance to the nativity village late in the afternoon.

This is the fifth edition of Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem, organised by an action committee led by the Ghajnsielem Local Council with the support and assistance of the Ministry for Gozo and together with the local NGOs and Ghajnsielem Parish.

The nativity village is just a 5 minute walk away from Mgarr Harbour and will be animated on the following days:

JANUARY 2014

Wednesday 1st 2.30pm – 8.00pm

Saturday 4th 4.30pm – 8.00pm

Sunday 5th** 2.00pm – 8.00pm**

Above schedule is not final and is subject to change without notice. Should the weather not permit, the organisers reserve the right to cancel the animation

** The Nativity village will close with the Adoration of the Magi on Epiphany, Sunday, the 5th of January 2013. The ‘Three Kings’ will depart from Tolfa in Italy and make their long journey to Gozo, before making the triumphal entrance to the nativity village late in the afternoon.

Public transportation is encouraged when travelling to Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem. Visitors can choose either to leave their car at Cirkewwa Terminal and walk up to the crib from Mgarr Harbour or park their car in the Ghajnsielem centre and walk down to the entrance. Parking is also available at Ghajnsielem F.C. football grounds.

Organised tours are welcome. Please contact Local Council Office on 21561515

Entrance is FREE. No bookings are required.

More information can be obtained from www.ghajnsielem.com ^[1] or www.radjulauretana.com ^[2] which features a webcam.