Slovenský Betlehem is the name of a very detailed nativity display in Rajecké Lesná. A central manger scene is surrounded by recreations of noteworthy Slovak castles, churches and traditional activities. The hand-carved wooden pieces are mechanized by a clever arrangement of four windshield wiper motors with belts and chains. This masterpiece was accomplished by Jozef Pekara in only 15 years.
Slovenský Betlehem
Description
:A May-day celebration, various farming scenes and a loom
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 02:57:32 PM EST
Logging, sewing and playing
Description
:Slovenský Betlehem
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 02:57:46 PM EST
Slovenský Betlehem
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 02:58:09 PM EST
Mining near a cow pasture
Description
:Slovenský Betlehem
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 02:59:09 PM EST
A Musical Troupe
Description
:Slovenský Betlehem
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:01:43 PM EST
The Manger
Description
:Slovenský Betlehem: As the figures pass the manger, they turn to face Jesus.
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:02:22 PM EST
Stained Glass Sign
Description
:Slovenský Betlehem
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:03:03 PM EST
Čičmany Peasant Home
Description
:Slovenský Betlehem
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:04:13 PM EST
Shepherd and Bear
Description
:Slovenský Betlehem: One shepherd watches the sheep while another shepherd and his dogs chase a bear who has stolen a sheep.
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:04:54 PM EST
Manger Scene
Description
:Slovenský Betlehem: Mary, Joseph and Jesus with shepherds and wisemen.
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:05:17 PM EST
Cobblers and Carpenters
Description
:Slovenský Betlehem
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:06:20 PM EST
Slovenský Betlehem
Description
:Bratislava bridge, castle and church; Piešťany statue; Modra wine-making
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:06:34 PM EST
Slovenský Betlehem
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:06:42 PM EST
The Machinery
Description
:Four windshield wiper motors power everything.
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:07:00 PM EST
Slovenský Betlehem
Date
:Sat 27 Nov 2004 03:11:56 PM EST
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