Hundreds of participants in characteristic period costumes reenact the ancient crafts, supported by the characteristic music of the bagpipes. The village of San Damiano d’Asti recalls the nativity with the Living Nativity scene
Along the streets you will be able to meet Carpenters, Blacksmiths, Fishermen, Washerwomen, Spinners, Shepherds with their flocks, Bakers, Censors, Centurions and Priests, crossing around thirty different settings, including Inns and places of Refreshment.
The underground part of the Church of the Doctrinary Fathers will be opened specifically for the occasion, to admire its spectacular vaulted ceilings, the tuff niches, the ancient well, the icebox and the staging of tableaux vivants taken from the Jewish tradition.
The story of the Nativity, among ancient courtyards and alleys, the market square of Bethlehem, the rural area of Nazareth and Herod’s fortress. A procession of travelers will accompany visitors along the streets where they will be able to meet various characters crossing around thirty settings.
As tradition, the coin of the living nativity scene of San Damiano will be forged, thanks to the skilled hands of the coiner and a personalized parchment will be created at the censor’s premises in memory of Caesar Augustus’ census
You can taste traditional dishes and warm up with drinks of the time such as karkadè or a good glass of wine at the tavern located in the characteristic cellars.
The Living Nativity Scene of San Damiano d’Asti is included in the circuit of the Magical Christmas Village in the UNESCO Lands.
A representation that over the years has earned a prominent place among the nativity scenes of Piedmont.
In fact, there are hundreds of people dressed in characteristic period costumes to recall the ancient crafts, supported by the characteristic music of the bagpipes.
WHEN
This event generally takes place every year on the first 3 Sundays of December
Free Event
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Living Nativity Scene
San Damiano d’Asti (Asti)
Piedmont – Italy
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