Founders of tradition: The Malik family

The Malik family is one of the most famous to have come out of Krakow’s Zwierzyniecka district. They are best known for their role in bringing the annual Christmas cribs competition in the city to prominence. Their contribution to this Krakow tradition was begun by Walenty Malik, and carried on by his son Wlodzimierz. The exhibition at the Malik family home, a branch of Krakow’s City Historical Museum, gives a unique insight into their lives, and, running through the holiday period, is a perfectly timed opportunity to learn about the Szopki cribs tradition in Krakow.