The deadline to participate in the XXXV Manuel Grau Municipal Nativity Scene Competition opens on Friday, November 6, and will remain open until Wednesday, December 9.
The City Council of Antequera opens the registration period on Friday, November 6 for the XXXV Manuel Grau Municipal Nativity Scene Competition. The announcement, published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Málaga on Thursday, November 5, was made by the Deputy Mayor for Major Festivals and Traditions, Elena Melero. Registrations can be formalised until Wednesday, December 9.
Entities, associations, and individuals from the municipality of Antequera who set up traditional nativity scenes or scenes related to the birth and childhood of Jesus, such as the Annunciation, the search for lodging in Bethlehem, the angel's announcement to the shepherds, or the flight to Egypt, can participate.
The announcement includes five categories: one for entities and associations and four for individuals, divided into children (ages 6 to 12), youth (ages 13 to 17), novice (from 18 years), and veteran (from 18 years).
Regarding the prizes, the entities category will have three awards of 400, 200, and 100 euros. The children's category will award 100 and 50 euros, the youth category 150 and 75 euros, the novice category 200, 100, and 75 euros, and the veterans category 300, 200, and 100 euros. All registered participants will also receive a contribution of 30 euros for participation expenses.
The jury will consist of municipal representatives and three individuals linked to nativity scene creation. They may also grant recognitions for the best lighting, best setting, best constructions, and best vegetation, regardless of the category prizes.
Jury visits will take place on December 16 and 17. The award and diploma ceremony is scheduled for Monday, December 21, at 18:00, in the City Council's Plenary Hall.
The nativity scenes from entities and associations will be part of a Christmas route that can be visited from December 26, 2026, to January 5, 2027, from 17:00 to 20:00. The route will be closed on December 31 and January 1. Individuals can join the route voluntarily or provide a contact number to arrange visits.
The forms will be available on the municipal website's notice board, www.antequera.es, and at the offices of the Santa Clara Cultural Centre, located at 3 Santa Clara Street. Applications should be submitted at the General Registry of the City Council or electronically. If the participant is under 18 years old, the registration must be completed by their legal representative.
For more information, the Santa Clara Cultural Centre can be reached at 952 70 83 77, 952 70 81 34, and 952 70 81 35.
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