Presepe Vivente Medievale 2024

The predominantly Italian tradition dates back to the time of Saint Francis of Assisi, who on the night of December 24, 1223, created the world's first living nativity scene in Greccio. Inspired by the medieval traditions of Greccio and the locations of this first sacred representation, we reenact the nativity of Christ in the magical alleys of the historic center of Conversano, just as Saint Francis of Assisi, with the help of the people and the noble lord of Greccio, did in the 13th century. We want time to stand still and history to come to life in places where, through the stones, arches, courtyards, towers, and "iosr," it will be possible to travel back in time. The event is part of a path already undertaken by the association SensAzioni del Sud with the historical reenactment event LE NOTTI DELLA CONTEA, which takes place every year in August in Conversano. Conversano will relive its medieval origins through artisans, musicians, knights, ladies, and commoners who, in 13th-century historical costumes, will bring to life a magical and exciting path that will lead visitors to the nativity grotto. It will also be possible to taste typical medieval and Apulian traditional dishes. The route, which will develop in the ancient village of Conversano, will be about 1.5 km long and will wind around some of the most characteristic corners of the old city. Along the route, it will be possible to witness reenactments: The Annunciation to Mary; Mary's Visit to Elizabeth; Herod King of Judea; The Annunciation to Joseph; The Nativity. Scenes of daily life and medieval pipers throughout the route.
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