by InTrieste
A must-see annul sand festival dedicated to religious art sees sculptors from around the world return to Jesolo, in our neighboring Veneto region.
The 20th edition of the popular event, which skipped a year due to the covid pandemic, opened on 3 December and can be visited until 4 February 2024.
On display are 12 monumental sculptures, made entirely of sand, depicting Nativity scenes as well as biblical stories of healing and miracles.
The sculptors used thousands of tons of sand to create their masterpieces which appear to be carved from stone.
This year’s event is dedicated to the first living Nativity created by St Francis in Greccio 800 years ago, co-ordinated by new artistic director David Ducharme from Canada.
For more information about the festival and for visiting details see the Jesolo Sand Nativity website.
