The traditional Bethlehem Municipal was opened by the Mayor of Totana, Isabel Maria Sanchez, and municipal authorities, in an emotional ceremony in which he has been blessed by the priest of Santiago El Mayor, José Ruiz, and has been assisted representatives of the Association of Friends of Bethlehem Totana (FIR) and other cultural associations in the municipality.
In the preparation of this staging, which was developed by Peter Navarro Diaz, who is renewed each year to be more attractive, have spent almost two months of work, and has over 400 figures.
This year has released the Egyptian port which recreates the entry of boats across the river Nile to make the raw materials.
Also, the crib becomes more monumental this year raising almost two meters Herod also renovated castle and expand the cave of the birth of Jesus.
The crib, which is installed in the Municipal Exhibition Hall "Gregorio Cebrián" occupies an area exceeding 90 square meters and with over ten scenes.
The author of the Bethlehem Municipal, Pedro Navarro, explained that in preparing this crib has been used, among other materials, about 6,000 kilograms of land, more than 6,000 kilograms of stone and cork 100 bollards, among other materials.
It has also indicated that another feature is the latest recreation of the Nile
The Bethlehem Municipal remain open until January 6 from 17:00 hours to 21:00 hours on weekdays and from 12:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 21:00 hours on holidays.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Totana. Fotos: Totana.com