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Living Presepe – Living Nativity Scene

… e la Luce brillò… Venite e vedete!

20th edition

From December 26th 2024 to January 6th 2025

Parrocchia Sacro Cuore di Gesù –Trappitello,  Taormina (ME)

Free Entrance

 

During Christmas time in Italy, you are bound to come across cribs in homes and piazzas all over the country. Many cities also have a living crib, or a living nativity scene. It is thought that St. Francis hosted the first living nativity scene in 1223, sparking a tradition that continues in Italy to this day. Beginning on Christmas day, and running until January 6th, towns throughout Italy hold pageants to re-act the night of Jesus’ birth. Actors portray Mary, Joseph, the three Magi and other biblical figures from the gospel.

In Trappitello, peripherical area of Taormina, every year in Chrismas time, a Living Crib with more than 200 “actors” and “walk-ons” is organised. It is one of the most appreciated living cribs of Sicily counting 22.000/25.000 people visiting the event every year.

The location set is the huge garden of the old small church of Santa Venera with impressive old buildings such as an oil mill, a millstone, a mallet and a windmill.  While in a secluded and evocative place the Capanna della Natività is located, where the Holy Child is welcomed and warmed by the love of his parents, Maria and Giuseppe, and by a docile ox and a tender donkey.
In fact there are many and various animals “working” as extras in the crib – among which a majestic camel stands out.

On January 6th, according to tradition, the Three Wise Men (the Three Kings) will enter “Bethlehem”, bringing their gifts to Baby Jesus: gold, frankincense and myrrh.

At the exit of the Living Nativity there is the possibility to visit the ancient Church of S. Venera, admire a rich exhibition of Holy Jesus and taste typical products of our tradition.

 

Opening hours
– 26 December – 5.00 pm / 8.30 pm
– 27 Dicembre – 6.00 pm / 8.30 pm
– 28 Dicembre – 5.00 pm / 8.30 pm
– 30 Dicembre – 6.00 pm / 8.30 pm
– 1 January – 6.00 pm / 8.30 pm
– 2 January – 5.30 pm / 8.30 pm
– 4 January – 5.30 pm / 8.30 pm
– 5 January – 10.30am /12.30 – 4.00pm /7.30pm
– 6 January – 5.00pm / 8.30 pm

 

MORE INFO

The event will also take place in case of rain. Leaving the Presepe.
Tasting of food products at the exit of the Presepe.

How to get there:  Motorway A18 Messina/Catania, exit Taormina, Direction SS. 185 (statal road, blu sign),  500 metres from the motorway exit.
More info: T. +39 0942/50210 – M. +39 339/8320324 and +39 379/2077738 – presepetrappitello@gmail.com

FB: www.facebook.com/presepetrappitello
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Washington Gospel Singers

Cathedral of Taormina, Wednesday 25th December 2024 @ 7.00pm

Free Entrance

 

 

MORE INFO

Town of Taormina – Tel 0039 0942 6101 – info@eventitaormina,it – filodiretto@comune.taormina.me.it

 

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P O S T P O N E D

The Nutcracket – Lo Schiaccianoci –

P O S T P O N E D

Romae Capital Ballet

Music by Pëtr Il’ič Čajkovskij

Taormina Congress Hall, Sunday December 22nd 2024 @8.45pm

 

Ballet in two acts performed bu the Romae Capital Ballet.

 

Choreography: Maria Grazia Garofoli
Costumes: Triunfo Dance
Light Designer: Luigi Magnani

 

TICKETS on Vivaticket

Platea Platinum: € 50,60
Platea Gold: € 42,90
Platea Silver: 32,50
Lower Platea: € 31,90
Upper Platea: € 25,30

 

MORE INFO

https://www.facebook.com/desideriomanagement

 

WHERE TO STAY

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Ennio Morricone Concert

Taormina Congress Hall, Saturday December 14th 2024 @ 8.45

 

A tribute to the music of the immense Maestro Ennio Morricone.

Director: Alessandra Pipitone
Orchestra: Catania Philarmonic
Chorus: Taormina Youth Chorus – Maestro Ivan Lo Giudice
Soprano: Silvia Bivona

 

TICKETS on Vivaticket

Platea Platinum: € 60,00
Platea Gold: € 50,00
Platea Silver: 45,00
Lower Platea: € 37,50
Upper Platea: € 27,50

 

 

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Exhibition by Maestro Tino Giammona

Church of Sant’Agostino, from December 7, 2024 to January 8, 2025

Free Entrance

 

The magic of Christmas in the unique works of Maestro Tino Giammona.

Ceramic sculptures, precious artifacts and creations that combine tradition and innovation tell the story of Sicilian beauty and craftsmanship, giving visitors an experience of pure wonder.

Church of Sant’Agostino, Taormina: an unmissable event to immerse yourself in the tradition and art of our territory during the Christmas period.

 

 

MORE INFO

Town of Taormina – Tel 0039 0942 6101 – info@eventitaormina,it – filodiretto@comune.taormina.me.it

 

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The Colors of Wonder: The Grand Tour of Taormina

Palazzo Corvaja, from December 7, 2024 to January 8, 2025

Free Entrance

 

An artistic journey through the charm and beauty of Taormina, curated by Vincenzo D’Arro.
A unique event that celebrates art and history, enhanced by the collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania

 

 

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Taormina in Miniature

Former Carmine Church, from 7 December 2024 to 8 January 2025

Free Entrance

 

The historic Church of Carmine will host the exhibition “Taormina in Miniature”, an extraordinary work by the master Gino Castorina. This exhibition offers a detailed reproduction of Piazza IX Aprile (piazza Belvedere), the beating heart of the city, created with meticulous precision and passion. The work, the result of over ten years of work, includes more than 200 figures inspired by local characters, recreating the authentic atmosphere of the square. An unmissable opportunity to admire Taormina from a unique perspective and appreciate the art of miniature.

 

 

 

MORE INFO

https://www.facebook.com/gino.castorina.taormina.in.miniatura

 

 

 

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Un Sogno a Istanbul

A theater performance

Taormina Congress Hall @8.30pm

 

Based on a best seller story by Paolo Rumiz, Alberto Bassetti creates a theatrical text masterfully interpreted by Maddalena Crippa, Maximilian Nisi and Adriano Giraldi, to the music of Mario Incudine.

A love story that winds through Europe, from Sarajevo to Istanbul, leading the viewer to question their own certainties and to meditate on the real essence of Europe.

 

MORE INFO

https://www.facebook.com/comuneditaormina.eventiataormina/videos/1701308120720619

 

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Lidia Schillaci in

ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS

Cathedral of Taormina, Saturday 25th November 2024 @5.00pm

Free Entrance

 

Tonight the Sicilian singer perform  Christmas songs in an acoustic key, creating an intimate atmosphere.

Singer: Lidia Schillaci
Acoustic guitar: Simona Malandrino

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

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Christmas in Taormina

from November 2024 to January 2025

 

NOVEMBER

November 21-24 – Taormina Food Expo – Congress Hall

November 25 – Lidia Schillaci in “Acoustic Christmas” – Cathedral @5.00pm

 

DECEMBER

December  1 – First Sunday of the month > Free Entrance to the Taormina Ancient Theatre, Isolabella and Naxos Archaelogical Park

December 4 – Un Sogno a Istambul – Congress Hall @ 8.30pm

December 6 – La Voce della Sicilia, tributo a Rosa Balisteri – Congress Hall @ 8.30pm

December 7 – Lighting of the Christmas Tree – Piazza IX Aprile @ 7.30pm

December 7, 2024 / January 8, 2025 – Exhib. “Taormina in Miniatura” – Del Carmine Church

December 7 – January 8 – Exhibition “I Colori dello Stupore” – Palazzo Corvaja

December 7 – January 8 – Exhibition by Maestro Tino Giammona – Previous Church of Sant’Agostino

December 7 – January 8 – Christmas Market and Christmas Train along the main street – Public Garden “Florence Trevelyan”

December 7 – January 8 – The Village of Christmas Dreams – Piazza IX Aprile

December 7 – January 8 – The Path of the Cribs  – Mastrissa, Taormina

December 8 – January 8 – Ice skating rink – Trappitello, Taormina

December 7 – Sicilia in dolce – Sicilian sweet wine Review – Congress Hall

December 8 – Lighting of the Christmas Tree – TRappitello (Taormina) @ 7.30pm

December 9 – Lighting of the Christmas Tree – Mazzeo (Taormina sea coast) @ 7.00pm

December 14 – Ennio Morricone in Concert – Catania Philarmonic Orchestra and Taormina Youth Chorus – Congress Hall @ 8.15pm

December 15 – Santa Claus and his sleigh – Piazza IX Aprile and Corso Umberto @ 4.00pm

December 15 – Christmas Concert – Church of Saro Cuore di Gesù in Trappitello (Taormina) @ 7.30pm

December 19 – Christmas Concert by the Taormina Symphonic Youth Orchestra – Congress Hall @6.00pm

December 20 – Event for children – The magic world of Harry Potter – Congress Hall @ 5.00pm

December 20 – Candlelight Concert – Piazza Duomo @ 8.45pm

December 21 – Event for children – Santa Claus Art Laboratory – Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano @ 5.30pm

December 21 – Christmas at Opera – Cathedral of Taormina @ 7.00pm

December 22 – Beauty and The Beast – A musical for kids – Congress Hall @ 4.00pm

December 22 – Christamas Parade – Corso Umberto (the main street) @ 6.00pm

December 22 – The Nutcracker, the ballet – Congress Hall @ 9.00pm POSTPONED

December 24 – Lighting of the Chrismas Bonfires – Piazza Santa Caterina, Piazza Duomo and Mazzeo @ 10.00pm

December 26/January 6 – Trappitello Living Crib – Trappitello Taormina

December 26 – Concert by the Taormina Youth Chorus – Congress Hall @ 7.00pm

December 27 – Candlelight Concert – Palazzo Corvaja  @ 9.00pm

December 28 – Fausto Leali in concert – Congress Hall @ 8.45pm

December 28 – Da Paganini a Piazzolla – Casa del Cinema

December 29- Jazz in Travel – Casa del Cinema

December 30 – An Italian Tale – Casa Del Cinema

December 30 – Disney Music by the Catania Philarmonic Orchestra – Cathedral @ 9.00pm

December 31 – New Year Countdown – Piazza IX Aprile (Belvedere) from 10.30pm onwards

 

JANUARY 2025

January  1 – New Year’s Concert by Taormina Plectrum Orchestra – Congress Hall @ 6.00pm

January  1 – Toast with the Mayor – Piazza IX Aprile @ 8.300pm

January 4 – From Morricone to Battiato – Ancient Theatre

January 4 – Event for children – The Chocolate Factory, treasure hunt and games – Congress Hall @ 4.00pm

January 4 – The Swan Lake, the ballet – Congress Hall @ 9.00pm POSTPONED

January 9 – Antonella Ruggiero in “Una Voce una Fisarmonica” – Congress Hall @ 8.45pm

January 11 – La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi – Congress Hall @ 8.45pm

January 18 – Uccio De Santis Show – Congress Hall @ 8.45pm

January 25 – Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni – Congress Hall @ 8.45pm

January 31 – Emanuela Aureli – Congress Hall @ 8.45pm

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

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