Christmas is a fairly low key affair in Calasparra but the Municipal Belen (Model Nativity) is so much more than a few religious figures and a cradle.
The tradition of model nativities has a huge following in the Murcia region with fans collecting pieces over the entire year. The results are amazing as the traditional religious scene is intertwined with the cultural, agricultural, artesanal and an enormous ecetera to create a historic representation of our local and regional heritage.
The tradition of model nativities has a huge following in the Murcia region with fans collecting pieces over the entire year. The results are amazing as the traditional religious scene is intertwined with the cultural, agricultural, artesanal and an enormous ecetera to create a historic representation of our local and regional heritage.
The «Belén Municipal», crafted by local artesan, Ángel Sánchez “El Caete”, consists of 1,500 pieces that reflect the Belenist tradition of Murcia, inherited from the «Salzillesca» (an artistic syle of the Spanish sculptor, Francisco Salzillo ,1707-1783).
This extensive and charming model was officially opened on Friday and is open to visitors
on:
on:
December 19 to January 6
Monday to Thursday (Including December 25 and January 1)
From 5.30 to 7.30pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
12 midday to 1.30pm and 5.30 to 7.30pm
So if you only do one festive thing this Christmas come and see the Municipal Belen in Cine Rosales!!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Monday to Thursday (Including December 25 and January 1)
From 5.30 to 7.30pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
12 midday to 1.30pm and 5.30 to 7.30pm
So if you only do one festive thing this Christmas come and see the Municipal Belen in Cine Rosales!!
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
