Leonor’s swearing-in, the protests against the amnesty or the winners of the National Team, in the nativity scene of the famous people of Pontevedra

The season of Christmas nativity scenes begins. In Valga, Pontevedra, they wanted to renew themselves, and combine the traditional manger and Herod’s Castle, with the most original figures. In it, you will find some of the most notable characters of this year.

If we look at it carefully, we can see important moments in our country, such as the Flag oath of Princess Leonor, the winners of the Spanish National Team and the king’s own coronation. There is also a demonstration in Catalonia, which includes the famous lady who screams with a Spanish flag tied around her neck, and the controversial Carles Puigdemont.

There are many characters who have updated this famous Galician nativity scene. The wedding of Chabelita with Asraf, Tamara FalcoWe can even see our colleagues Ana Pastor y Vicente Valles moderating the face to face of Sánchez and Feijóo. This characteristic nativity scene is made up of about 4,500 pieces, all of them handmade, which has already become a must-see. It is in its 29th year and has been declared of tourist interest. In addition, it will not close until January 14.

The most classic ones cannot miss the living nativity scene made by the residents of Corberá de Llobregat, considered the oldest in Catalonia. More than 28,000 people visit it every year. During the visit, you walk through a circuit where live and moving performances are performed, and where the characters are dressed according to Hebrew and Catalan customs. Music, carols, stories and lighting accompany the performance in a natural setting that captivates the visitor.

Actors from three generations participate in the scene and along the route, which is seven hundred meters long, you can see the angel’s annunciation to the Virgin, the shepherds, the washerwomen, the birth in the cave, the angel’s announcement to the shepherds, worship, Kings, the flight to Egypt or family life in Nazareth.

There are many nativity scenes in our country, so whether you are more classic or more modern, Spain is an ideal place to enjoy this beautiful Christmas tradition.