Tenth edition fot the Crib in the "marginette" in the ancient village of Pescaglia. The Association "Friends of the crib of Pescaglia" prepares nativity scenes, within "marginette"(small votive stop), built between the sixteenth and seventeenth sec. in gardens, terraces, windows of homes and the most picturesque corners of the country along the path that leads from the parish church to the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Solca.
In the "marginette" eight small paintings, from the Annunciation to the Flight into Egypt, that with the simplicity and tools poor art of nativity scenes intended to illustrate the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God.
December 8
h 3:30 pm – Holy celebration in the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Solca. Lightened path.
December 17
h 4:00pm – Greetings of peace. Entertainment by school "Giacomo Puccini". Inauguration of the cribs made by pupils.
December 26
at 5:00pm – "Celestiali Armonie". Concert of the choir "D.Vittorio Lombardi". Soloist Nunzia Fazzi, organist Angelo Bizarre. Director Giorgio Fazzi.
Followed by tasting of typical products for everybody.
January 6
3:30 pm – Holy celebration in the day of the Epiphany of our Lord. Blessing of children of the pastoral community. Follows the arrival of the "Befana" (the good witch who brings gifts anc coke) on the church square. The parish church will be open the day before holidays and public holidays from 15:30 to 18:00.
The open-air path is always visible, but particularly impressive at sunset.
PRESEPI NELLE MARGINETTE – CRIBS IN THE MARGINETTE
Pescaglia, old town
2016 December 8 / 2017 January 6
free entrance