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The Trade Show and Christmas Crafts has 88 booths, 12 percent more than last year (05/12/2008)

The secretary general of the Ministry of Universities and Research Company, Antonio Sanchez-Solis, opened today and Crafts Trade Show XXIV Christmas this year has 88 stands, ten more than in 2007, which means increasing the supply beyond 12 percent.

The exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Universities, Business and Research, through the Directorate General of Trade and Crafts, the City of Murcia and Cajamurcia, will last until next January 5, with hours from 11:00 to 14: 00 hours and from 17:00 to 21:00 pm and is located in the Paseo Alfonso X El Sabio.

The secretary general of the Ministry stated that "this show, along with a long tradition in society for a month becomes a major attraction for all citizens benefit from the city center, streamlining business and significantly contributing the promotion of the rich regional crafts.

In fact, the celebration of this traditional market is covered by the Trade Promotion Plan 2008-2010, since its installation contributes actively to reactivate commercially all establishments in the area, as well as making the center into a tourist attraction class citizen, polarizing attention to the old city.

The sample comprised a total of 88 booths of artisans and institutions.

Moreover, to improve supply and adapt to the Christmas period, there are two shifts: the first from 5 to 24 December, which gives special relevance to the crib with food supplements and Christmas, and a second, 26 December to January 5, in which the gift and accessories will be what first.

Sanchez-Solis also said that "other of the main purposes of the Exhibition is to promote craft products that are made in our region, characterized by its variety and exceptional quality.

Potters, nativity scenes, pastry chefs, winemakers, glaziers, metalisteros, makers of natural cosmetics and many more crafts provide the public with their latest creations in the Paseo Alfonso X.

Without doubt, the visitor will find here the ideal gift this Christmas, for adults as for children. "

Product Quality

In the exhibition you can find the best births conducted in the Region by the expert hands of our craftsmen belenistas.

Its ancient art 'grip' is nurtured by a deeply rooted tradition that starts with the great sculptor Francisco Salzillo.

Artisans belenistas of Murcia different work styles, where it should be noted 'the Hebrew', based on a technique that uses fabric folded enlenzado to print a greater realism and movement to the figures, the 'style Salzillo' heir the Baroque style of the famous sculptor, and the popular 'huertano Bethlehem. "

Perhaps in the latter variant one of the most beloved and popular is the 'Bethlehem Egg' Birth is so named because the aura that surrounds the baby Jesus takes a form that resembles the food.

Visitors to the exhibition can find other decorative elements, like little angels to hang on the wall, hand made and painted entirely by hand, and decorated with lace tablecloths made by any of the associations of lace makers in the region.

They also highlight the foods one by one, following recipes whose origins are lost in time.

Its delicious flavor is due to the high quality of the raw materials used, the majority of regional origin, and the love and care that our craftsmen put into each of their products.

"Aware of the needs of consumers who are increasingly demanding not only the outcome but the whole process, incorporating appellations of origin, quality assurance, and sometimes, organic products," concluded Sánchez -Solís.

Source: CARM

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