Last Christmas, when the Bread Crib was exhibited, it was thought it would be a one time experience, both because of the fragile material and the great work it involved.

But during the year, the Cultural Commission of the Pinto Philharmonic Society of Qormi, had a considerable demand from those who visited the crib, and from many who missed it, to build yet another similar crib. So during summer the work started. Caves and buildings were being formed of bread dough and baked in large ovens with the help of Maypole Bakery.

All the details which the crib is packed with, like trees, jars, tables, tools, the manger as well as the star of the three kings are all made of baked dough. It is most obvious that the bread crib includes the bakery with its traditional tools.

Because of the way the crib was built, in oval form, attention had to be given so that the entire buildings, not just the facades, would be seen from everywhere. There is also an exhibition of smaller cribs and statues of Baby Jesus.

The exhibition is taking place in the Exhibition Hall of the Pinto Philharmonic Society, entrance from St Rocco Street in Qormi from tomorrow to Sunday, 4 January 2009. Opening times are from 5 to 8pm daily, and Sundays and public holidays from 10am to midday and from 5 to 8pm.