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Salt Nativity scene on the water

Salt Nativity scene on the water

Nativity scene set up on an old Burchiella, on the canal port in front of the Saltstores

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A life-size nativity scene on the water of Cervia's canal port in the area of the salt warehouses. The statues, representing the Holy Family, Jesus, Joseph and Mary, with the ox and the donkey, built at natural height (1.70 m), are made of fibreglass.

A very evocative nativity scene featuring brilliant salt-covered statues with an evocative play of light. The "salt" statues combine the charm of two Cervia traditions, that of the salt tradition and that of Christmas.

The display, made on the burchiella, the typical flat-bottomed boat used in the past in the salt-pan channels, also includes three salt pyramids, which emerge from the water to represent the importance of the production of the White Gold of the salt-pans for Cervia and its inhabitants.

On 6th January, the Three Wise Men will also arrive on the water to complete the nativity.

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Contacts

Cervia Centro Promotion Association

When

from 1st December 2024 to 6th January 2025

Luogo

Canal Harbour

Cervia - Via Nazario Sauro

Free

Yes

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Tourist Information

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