The 23rd edition of the Jesolo Sand Nativity Scene on the theme "Canticle of the Creatures".
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How the art of the sand sculptors met the Nativity, renewing the centuries-old tradition of the manger scene and creating over the years an event of global appeal.
The series of events and initiatives brought together under the "Christmas City" brand confirms its role as a key economic driver for Jesolo....
With the 23rd edition concluded, Italy's most famous sand nativity scene welcomed 150,000 people....
Having reached the milestone of 140,000 accesses, it is the most popular edition....
Attendance increased compared to last year's edition. A conference and concert will accompany the final days of the exhibition....
JSN 2024
In 2024, Jesolo Sand Nativity chose “All Brothers” as its theme, the same as Pope Francis’s encyclical, dedicating the sculptures to interreligious dialogue and peace, with the parable of the Good Samaritan as its guiding thread.
JSN 2023
In 2023, the Sand Nativity Scene of Jesolo focused on the extraordinary figure of Saint Francis of Assisi in an edition created with the precious collaboration of the Sacred Convent of Assisi.
JSN 2022
In 2022 the Sand Nativity of Jesolo moves to the new location in Piazza Brescia to celebrate Peace with ten extraordinary sculptures.
JSN 2021
After the forced break due to the pandemic, in 2021 the sand nativity scene returns to Jesolo to celebrate "the miracles of Jesus" and thank the health workers.
Matera 2019
The sand nativity scene, as well as in Jesolo, is also made in Matera, to celebrate the European Capital of Culture 2019.
Rome 2018
An extraordinary edition that saw the creation of the Sand Nativity in St. Peter's Square in Rome, in the heart of Christianity.
Sand Nativity 2017
The marvellous sculptures of the Sand Nativity, based on the theme “Go and do the same yourself”, in a captivating complete photo tour.
From 2002 to 2016
The best works created in recent years, a journey through a plastic art that fascinates and inspires thousands of visitors from around the world each Christmas.
The town of Jesolo
