Monumental manger of Parets del Vallès

Nativity scenes in Parets have a long tradition that was formally organised in the 1960s, when a group linked to the Parish of Sant Esteve and the Parets Hiking Centre (CEP) built the first monumental Nativity scene. After a period of inactivity, the tradition was resumed in 1986 with a table-top Nativity scene that grew to 300 m², entering the Catalan Book of Records in 1996. The Nativity scene has varied between 180 and 230 m², and the scenery is renewed every year, inspired by landscapes from Catalonia and other places such as Petra.

They use materials such as porexpan, sand and stone, and have incorporated modern techniques such as 3D printers and special effects. The Group has around 1,000 figures, acquired at fairs and from renowned figure makers. They have also participated in important events such as the Nativity Scene Meeting and organizing exhibitions of dioramas and figures of caganers and Playmobil.

Currently, a team of 15-20 people is working on the construction of the monumental nativity scene, located in a municipal building under the Plaza de la Vila, which is accessible to people with disabilities thanks to a lifting platform.