Genga is a small village in the province of Ancona, immersed in the greenery of Gola Natural Regional Park of the Rossa and Frasassi.
Famous for the Caves, located in its territory, and for the living nativity scene that is organized on site every year during the Christmas period.
The living nativity scene of Genga is a tradition that has been handed down for entire generations, surviving the passage of time and becoming one of the favourite Christmas attractions for Italians.
The Nativity born in the 1982 from an idea of Don Giuseppe Fedeli, a missionary priest in Latin America born in Genga, who, upon returning to his native land, realizes it inspired by the desire to celebrate the Nativity of Jesus.
Dozens of extras animate the scene in the guise of artisans, reviving the traditions that supported and animated the daily life of the area in the past.
As in Bethlehem 2000 years ago
Il Living Nativity Scene of Genga It develops within the wonderful natural setting that is the Frasassi Gorge, rich in caves that become a natural setting impossible to replicate, in one of the most suggestive naturalistic complexes in Italy.
In the mystical and spectacular Grotto of the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin, in the Frasassi Gorge, relive the magic of the night 2000 years ago when Baby Jesus was born.
Once you reach the cave, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, you find yourself in front of the temple of the Valadier set in the rock which, during the Christmas period, becomes a scene rich in colours, sounds and lights.
Cabout 300 extras they are committed to reviving the traditions of the area: shepherds, fishermen, farmers intent on their work mark the climb, while near the “Nativity” cave there are carpenters, blacksmiths, basket makers, bakers, shoemakers, sculptors, potters, embroiderers and weavers, all with the ancient tools of their art.
The Nativity Scene of Genga, the small municipality immersed in nature in the province of Ancona, is the largest living nativity scene in the world,
During the path, to withstand the low temperatures, there are places set aside for refreshments where you can warm up with hot tea and mulled wine.
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