Institute of Texan Cultures presents 'Nacimiento: A Fantasy Christmas Village'
(Nov. 26, 2002)--"Nacimiento: A Fantasy Christmas Village" will be on display Dec. 8, 2002-Feb. 9, 2003 at the Institute of Texan Cultures Exhibit Floor. Nacimientos are Hispanic nativity scenes that come from a rich tradition and are created from a variety of materials.
For the first time in more than 30 holiday seasons, renowned nacimiento creator Gloria Cadena will supervise the construction of an original nacimiento in a public place. Cadena has received national media attention for building her unique fantasy Christmas village.
What started in 1972 as a small nativity scene on a chest, grew into a sweeping display that took weeks to build. This season she has brought her unique display to ITC to be shared with the public for the first time.
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The Institute of Texan Cultures, one of the three campuses of the University of Texas at San Antonio, is an educational center concerned with the history and diverse cultures of Texas. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., ITC is located in downtown San Antonio. Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for children (3-12); $3 for seniors (65+) and military with I.D.; and free for children 2 and under and UTSA students, faculty and staff with UTSA card.
For more information, call (210) 458-2300 or visit the Institute of Texan Cultures Web site.
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