Local festivals in Italy are a wonderful part of life. I love to attend the festivals in Bagni di Lucca in particular. One that is especially good is the living nativity. It was held this year in Monti di Villa.
The village became a working piece of art and heritage. Visitors were invited to walk through the streets and see how life was in times past. The residents all play their roles to perfection.
There is music and dancing and food, of course…this is Italy.
I was not lucky enough to be there this year, but 3 local photographers have captured the atmosphere beautifully.
First is Paul Anthony Davies,whose work I have shared with you before.
David Bonaventuri also takes delightful photos…www.davidbonaventuri.it
Valerio Ceccarelli was also there to capture the fun.
That was the donkey waiting to take his part in the final part of the event. Valerio captured the nativity scene.
Don’t you wish you were there to be part of things?
I just love this idea of the village taking part in a live Nativity. There is so much character on these faces…every photo is a story!
By: timelessitaly on December 8, 2015
at 3:31 pm
I love it too. People of all ages get involved.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 8, 2015
at 9:52 pm
BEAUTIFUL Post; wish I was there. Compliments of the Season to you and yours!!
By: Anonymous on December 8, 2015
at 4:35 pm
Thank you. I hope you have a lovely Christmas as well.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2015
at 12:40 pm
What terrific photos! It looks like a terrific event. I hope I’m able to get there next year. Thanks for sharing Deb!
By: sheilasunshine on December 8, 2015
at 5:08 pm
I’m aiming for next year as well.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2015
at 12:40 pm
Yes I do wish I was there. Absolutely fabulous. They really do immerse themselves in the scene
By: Lyn on December 8, 2015
at 7:01 pm
It looks great doesn’t it. One year I will be there.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2015
at 12:41 pm
What a beautiful tradition to be a part of. I love how the photographers have captured the wonderful expressive faces of the local characters.
By: Paula on December 8, 2015
at 9:28 pm
The photos are wonderful. It is almost as good as being there.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2015
at 12:42 pm
Me too! I do wish I could have been there. That’s so lovely and such lovely photos.
By: Jan on December 8, 2015
at 9:29 pm
It’s great to see so many people involved.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2015
at 12:43 pm
Yes, I do wish I had been there. Thanks for sharing the delightful photos, Debra.
By: Karen on December 8, 2015
at 11:11 pm
It really is wonderful to be part of these events. I wish I had been part of this one.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2015
at 12:44 pm
Great to see traditions maintained and alive. Beautiful photos!
By: Mulino Dominillo on December 9, 2015
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It is wonderful indeed to see the people of the villages come together.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 9, 2015
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[…] For more photos of the Presepe Vivente see Bagni di Lucca and Beyond. […]
By: Presepe Vivente | Bella Bagni di Lucca on December 9, 2015
at 10:45 am
This is wonderful, Debra. Yes, I do wish I were there. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on December 9, 2015
at 6:09 pm
The people photos are wonderful Debra! And we were lucky enough to visit a town in Tuscany during a truffle festival. It was wonderful 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on December 9, 2015
at 9:54 pm
The expert photography showed how beautiful Italians are. I once attended a Christmas play when I was in Italy, but never really witnessed the whole Nativity Scene event in town and that’s something that I’ve been wondering about.
Did I see a post from you about your business?
By: rommel on December 10, 2015
at 9:11 am
Hi Romel, I did a Pop Up shop recently. I used to have a shop in the city and still have a room full of fabric, so I made some of it up and had a little temporary shop. It was a success and I will do another in February.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 10, 2015
at 11:29 am
Many thanks to all for your great comments , it’s always satisfying as a photographer to get this great feedback , it makes going out in the cold and the time spent photo processing afterwards all the worthwhile ! 🙂
A Merry Christmas to All !
By: Anonymous on December 10, 2015
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Sorry I thought that I was logged in on the above comment
Paul
By: Paul Anthony Davies on December 10, 2015
at 6:57 pm
Thank you for your great photos. I hope we can share many more.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 10, 2015
at 9:41 pm
One must enjoy how small towns embrace festivals … and these are much more enjoyable than the shoulder-to-shoulder festivals.
By: aFrankAngle on December 11, 2015
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