Jesolo sand nativity, 20th edition for the sand crib of the town of Adriatic coast. The cutting of the ribbon of the sculptures was attended by mgr. Oleksandr Yazlovetskyi, auxiliary bishop of Kiev and the patriarch of Venice Francesco Moraglia.
The latter gave his brother bishop the "Light of Bethlehem", which then left for Ukraine as a hope of peace. The presence of monsignor yazlovetskyi in fact strengthened the message of the sand nativity scene which, this year, is dedicated to peace.
The sand crib
The spectacular sand nativity scene stands this year in Piazza Brescia, in the parking area near the house and the tourism building. "Sculptures of peace", this is the theme of the Jesolo sand nativity 2022 which aims to launch a universal message of peace. There are 10 sculptures, shaped by the skilled hands of 15 professional sculptors from various countries. A grand and rich set-up, perspective views and monumental sculptures with attention to the smallest details that amaze even the most loyal visitors. To welcome visitors the blow-up of Pope Francesco, looking at the original Nativity created in Rome in 2018.
Since 2002, the best international sand sculptors have been meeting in the coastal city to create a monumental sand nativity scene. Since then, edition after edition, sand nativity has grown in number of visitors establishing itself as one of the best known representations of the Nativity in all of Italy. The crib can be visited until Sunday 5 February 2023; admission is free and accessibility is guaranteed because there are no architectural barriers.
(Images and video Jesolo Sand Nativity Facebook page)
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