Jesolo Sand Nativity crosses the milestone of 20 editions. The sand nativity scene, born in 2002 thanks to an all-Jesolo intuition promoted over the years by the Municipality of Jesolo, with the collaboration of the investee company Jesolo Patrimonio, is preparing to open its doors to visitors in the new location in Piazza Brescia.
The administration has in fact identified a portion of the large parking area, a few steps from the Casa del Turismo and the entrance to the Palazzo del Turismo, to house the tensile structure with its sculptures. The entrance to the dome will face in the direction of via Aquileia while the rear part, where the gigantography of Pope Francis observing the nativity scene created in Rome in 2018 will stand out - as well as on the main side, will look directly viale del Bersagliere.
JSN 2022
"Sculptures of Peace" is the theme of Jesolo Sand Nativity 2022Here, Jesolo Sand Nativity will present itself with a grandiose layout and a rich exhibition, composed of monumental sculptures and perspective views thanks to the scenographies. These installations, so appreciated by visitors in the edition 2021, will return to make the experience of visiting the sand nativity scene magical again which will be available from 8 December, the day of the Immaculate Conception, by now traditionally chosen for cutting of the tape, to February 5th 2023. In these twenty years, the Jesolo sand nativity scene has welcomed more than 1 million and 700 thousand visitors, thanks to which it was possible to collect over 800 thousand euros which were then donated to charity to finance projects around the world and support the activity of local associations.
"The Jesolo Sand Nativity changes location, moving from Piazza Trieste to Piazza Brescia, where the thousands of visitors who reach our sand nativity every year will be able to arrive comfortably and leave their vehicle a few steps from the entrance using the large Atvo car park, whom we thank for their active cooperation – said the mayor of the City of Jesolo, Christofer De Zotti –. The decision derives from the desire to ensure adequate spaces for this important event, always rich and appreciated, but also to respond to the requests of many citizens, residents and workers, who last year encountered difficulties in their daily lives due to the presence of the tensile structure in piazza Trieste".
"One of the points of reference for what concerns major events is back in Jesolo, and it does so with a new look from different points of view – said the councilor for tourism, Alberto Maschio -. Jesolo Sand Nativity is one of the valuable events that bring tens of thousands of people to the city, and in which we have decided to continue investing to generate repercussions capable of making Jesolo attractive throughout the year. Jesolo Sand Nativity is, at the same time, a consolidated event that has allowed us in all these years to contribute to the realization of numerous charitable projects in every corner of the world and which once again this year, thanks to the hearts of visitors, will allow us to do good. The Jesolo Sand Nativity is one of the valuable events that bring tens of thousands of people to the city, and in which we have decided to continue investing to generate repercussions capable of making Jesolo attractive throughout the year. The Jesolo Sand Nativity is, at the same time, a consolidated event that has allowed us in all these years to contribute to the realization of numerous charitable projects in every corner of the world and which once again this year, thanks to the hearts of visitors, will allow us to do good. This is another of Jesolo's Christmas magic, which always tries to send a profound message".
In this 2022 Edition will be 10 sculptures worked by the skilled hands of 15 professional sculptors coming from various nations and coordinated by the artistic director Richard Varano.
Here is the artistic cast of the twentieth edition of Jesolo Sand Nativity:
– RICHARD VARANO (USA) artistic director
– SUSANNE MARGUERITE RUSELER (NETHERLANDS).
– DAVID DUCHARME (CANADA)
– MARIELLE HEESSELS (NETHERLANDS)
– RADOVAN ZIVNY (CZECH REP.)
– MICHELA CIAPPINI (ITALY)
– HELENA BANGERT (NETHERLANDS)
– PEDRO MIRA (PORTUGAL)
– HANNEKE SUPPLY (BELGIUM)
– ENGUERRAND DAVID (BELGIUM)
– JAKUB ZIMACEK (CZECH REP.)
– BALDRICK RICHARD BUCKLE (GREAT BRITAIN)
– WIACZESLAW BORECKI (POLAND)
– VADIM GRYADOV (NETHERLANDS)
– AGNESE RUDZITE-KIRILLOVA (LATVIA)
– FERENC MONOSTORI (HUNGARY)
Jesolo Sand Nativity changes location!
This year Jesolo Sand Nativity will be built in a new location behind piazza Brescia.
The administration has in fact identified a portion of the large parking area, a few steps from the Casa del Turismo and the entrance to the Palazzo del Turismo, to house the tensile structure with its sculptures.
The great heart of visitors
Since 2004, the event has also been associated with various charitable projects. The generosity of the visitors causes resources to be collected every year which are donated to associations with humanitarian purposes; up to now more than 800 thousand euros have been collected and donated to humanitarian projects all over the world and to support local associations.
PERIOD AND OPENING HOURS OF THE EXHIBITION
From 8 December 2022 to 5 February 2023
From Monday to Friday 9.30am-12.30pm and 2.30pm-7.30pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays open all day from 9.30am to 7.30pm
From 24 December to 8 January open all day from 9.30am to 7.30pm
Free admission (without reservation).
GUIDED TOURS
The IAT (Tourist Information and Reception Office) organizes guided tours to the Sand Nativity for all visitors, school groups, and organized groups who request them.
Service by reservation.
Price: € 30 per group – max 30 people
Visits are not carried out in the period from 24 December to 8 January.
ACCESSIBILITY
No architectural barriers.
Small pets are allowed inside the exhibition, obligatorily held in the arms.
SERVICES
Bookshop and external toilets near the exit accessible to all.
Some technical data:
- 750 square meters of exhibition area
- 1,000 cubic meters (about 1,500 tons) of sand used
- Sculptors at work from 15 to 28 November 2022
- Over 100 thousand visitors at each edition and 1.5 million from the first edition.
The new location of the Sand Nativity
Calendar of preparatory works for Jesolo Sand Nativity 2022
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- 10 October
PREPARATION OF THE EXHIBITION AREA - 19 October
ARRIVALS AND START OF TENSILE STRUCTURE - 24 - 31 October
CONSTRUCTION SITE, LIGHTS INSTALLATION - 2 - 12 November
SETTING UP OF THE SAND PYRAMIDS from which the artists will sculpt 10 monumental statues - 15 - 28 November
SCULPTING OF STATUES: at first the sculptors use shovels to remove large quantities of sand depending on the subject to be sculpted, up to small chisels, spatulas, soft brushes and straws to refine the details of the sculptures. - Marco MARTALAR will join the sand artists to install and finish his winged lion with the book of peace, made with the wooden scraps of the Vaia storm, symbol of the Venetian flag, the only flag in the world that contains the word peace.
- 30 November - 7 December
Scenographic EQUIPMENT, olive tree planting, wings and flooring - 8 December 4pm
INAUGURATION: Church of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice, celebration of solemn HOLY MASS.
- 10 October
