Living Nativity of Agira

Il Living Nativity of Agira It is one of the Christmas events most interesting of Sicily, where you have the opportunity to admire a unique representation of Birth of Baby Jesus, with numerous activities that are able to attract more and more participants. The Living Nativity of Agira is a tradition that has been repeated annually since 1989, presenting, with each new edition, ever more exciting contents, so as to best express the folkloristic essence of the city of Agira.

When the Living Nativity of Agira takes place

The Living Nativity of Agira takes place in a single day, extending from 24th December until the early hours of Christmas day, unlike what happens with the other Living Nativity Scenes which last for a longer period. This is due to the fact that the Living Nativity of Agira is by no means static and changes from hour to hour with new scenographic representations that recall the main moments of the birth of the Child Jesus.

Where the Living Nativity of Agira takes place

The place that houses the Living Nativity of Agira is the monumental Agira Castle, a ruin of an ancient fortress whose history is well rooted in time, so much so that a part of it is even traced back to the Sicani, among the first inhabitants of Sicily, who built it and made it one of the most important military centers ever in the history of Agira. In addition to the Agira Castle area, its surrounding area is also involved in the creation of the Agira Living Nativity Scene, in such a way as to recreate a vast setting that perfectly evokes the customs of the past, mixing them with local traditions.

What to see at the Living Nativity of Agira

Attending the Living Nativity of Agira you have the opportunity to admire spectacular theatrical performances that show different moments related to the Christian religion, starting from the story of Abraham and his son Isaac, passing through the delivery of the tables of the Ten Commandments to Moses, up to the arrival of Mary and Joseph with the donkey. To accompany the whole, spaces are set up in which the ancient Sicilian crafts, complete with craft shops recreated with the same tools that were used for the related processes. In addition to the aspects strictly related to the Christmas representations, the Living Nativity of Agira offers much more, such as the possibility of tasting the exceptional typical products of the territory, which is followed by the entertainment of the traditional Christmas Concert, while the little ones can have fun with the entertainment service, meeting directly Santa Claus and his elves.

How to get to Agira for the Living Nativity

Participating in the Living Nativity of Agira is very simple, as the city enjoys a central position in Sicily which makes it easily accessible from any other town on the island.
You can get to Agira by car, through the Provincial Roads 18, 21, 22, 75 and the State Road 121, which can also be crossed with the buses of the Sicilian bus lines.

Who moves on the train, on the other hand, can rely on the stations of Caltanissetta Centrale and Sant'Agata di Militello which are about 45 kilometers away.