Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to Corato's Christmas events guide! For everyone looking to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of our Apulian city, we have gathered the best activities and events of the season.
The historic center of Corato transforms during the Christmas period, with Piazza Sedile hosting the traditional local artisan market. Along Corso Mazzini and Via Duomo, the light displays create a welcoming atmosphere, while the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore becomes the focal point of religious celebrations. The City Palace hosts exhibitions and cultural events, allowing visitors to discover Apulian Christmas traditions.
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Corato Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Living Nativity Scene in the Sassi of Matera
- What to Expect
- Zero-impact narrative path with over 200 actors and theatrical companies.
- Description
- The XIV edition of the Living Nativity Scene in the Sassi of Matera, titled "IL PRESEPE D’ITALIA: LUCE SUL FUTURO," promises to offer a unique experience, where the true protagonists will be the suggestive "Sassi di Matera." This extraordinary event will unfold along an enchanting 1.5 km path, starting from the heart of the historic center and crossing the magical Sasso Caveoso. Over 200 actors, historical reenactors, and theatrical companies from all over Italy will bring to life a spectacle that will captivate and move every visitor. The event's path will pass through Matera's most iconic angles, places that have inspired great cinema, consecrating the city as the "Gerusalemme del Sud Italia." The XIV edition of the Living Nativity Scene will be a celebration of the arts, combining the power of historical reenactment with the beauty of traditions. The Judea of 2000 years ago will take shape through suggestive scenes of daily life, where ancient crafts and common moments will be reenacted with care and realism by the actors. And, as in every nativity scene, the heart of the event will be the Nativity. The plastic representation of this sacred moment will be rendered with such intensity and delicacy that it will deeply touch the soul of those who contemplate it, making the Sassi shine with a message of hope and wonder that transcends centuries.
- Where
- Matera | More Info : Living Nativity Scene in the Sassi of Matera