The Culture department, led by Fina Gómez, is launching a Nativity Scene Competition for all interested residents of the municipality.
Until 13 December, they can set up their nativity scenes and compete for various prizes. To do so, they must register with the Culture department, as shown on the attached poster.
Competition rules:
- Anyone who wishes to may take part in this competition, whether or not they are on the municipal register (padrón) in our municipality, provided that the home where the nativity scene is set up is located within our municipal area;
- There is no age limit for taking part, and the entry may be made in the name of any member of the family unit or of any other person independent of it;
- The nativity scenes submitted may be made from any material and using any technique;
- Nativity scenes must be registered individually at the Culture department offices in Manilva Town Hall, or at the Castillo de la Duquesa Monument premises, by 13 December;
- The jury will take into consideration criteria such as originality, the materials used, and the work and effort put into creating the scene;
- A first, second and third prize will be awarded. The amounts for these prizes are: 300 €, 200 € and 100 € for first, second and third prize respectively;
- The jury will visit the nativity scenes after the registration deadline has passed; participants will be notified by telephone to arrange the date and time of the visit.
- The organisers reserve the right to add new rules, to change the programme or any entry in whole or in part, and to adopt new initiatives which, although not covered by these rules, contribute to the greater success and smooth running of the competition.
- Participants who win the competition may collect their prize at the churches of the municipality on 4 January, coinciding with the times set for the delivery of letters to Their Majesties the Three Kings of the Orient.
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