Mojácar Inaugurates Its Nativity Scene and Begins Christmas With a Grand Show

Mojácar now has its municipal nativity scene installed and open to the public, officially inaugurated with the blessing of the Santa María Church Parish Priest, Mr. Victor Manuel Fernández, and in the presence of the local Mayor, Francisco García Cerdá, and his government team, as well as a large audience, who, as has become habitual, attend this religious event that marks the beginning of Christmas.

The nativity scene has been set in the Mojácar landscape, as it has been represented in recent years, with its most emblematic buildings integrated into the representation of the birth of Jesus. Country houses in the style of the locality, Mojácar castle, and the mosque are also recreated, along with details of traditionally made goods and fabrics.

The surrounding landscape features natural and native plants, giving it a typically local atmosphere. It includes 35 figures representing the most representative characters of traditional nativity scenes, and this year, more figures have been added, donated by a private individual to Mojácar municipality.

They are very realistic, acquired by the Local Council more than 50 years ago from a well-known workshop in Murcia, with Neapolitan tradition and typical inspiration from Murcian nativity scene masters in their work. Following the blessing, attendees could enjoy sweets, accompanied by a cup of hot chocolate, extending the celebration with a marked Christmas atmosphere and excitement, for both children and adults, due to the proximity of these festivities that begin with this inauguration. Among the activities planned for Christmas in Mojácar,

which include performances and concerts, the Christmas Flamenco Gala stands out today, Saturday, with the presence of José Serrano, “Pepín,” first dancer of the Sara Baras Company and the National Ballet of Spain, accompanied by his flamenco “cuadro” (dance and music group). José Serrano, born in Córdoba, has had a long and successful professional life, being one of the most prestigious flamenco dancers. Among his extensive CV is his work on the choreography of Asturias alongside Sara Baras in Carlos Saura’s film Iberia in 2004,

which premiered in 2005. He also participates as the company’s guest artist for the revival of the show “Sueños” and for the new production of “Sabores,” which premiered in Paris in December 2005. The performance will take place at 8:30 pm in the Mojácar Multi-Uses Centre.