Bella Bagni di Lucca

A beautiful village in Tuscany

Presepe Vivente Granaiola

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Debra Kolkka

I would love to have been at the Presepe Vivente in Granaiola on the weekend. This event is one of the most delightful things to happen in Bagni di Lucca. The whole community gets involved, turning an ancient village into living theatre.

Local photographer David Bonaventuri took these amazing photos. Please look at his Facebook page for more and while you are there see the amazing photos he takes of our beautiful area.

My friend Paola managed to get her photo taken with baby Jesus, played wonderfully by Rafael Kniver.

She took photos too.

I know the event was enjoyed by all who participated. I will have to stay on through December one year to see it for myself.

Presepe Vivente

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Debra Kolkka

The Presepe Vivente, or Living Nativity was held this year in Monti di Villa. The whole village is involved and the residents all take their parts. Everyone dresses up and takes on a role from times past.

3 local photographers were on hand to record the wonderful event…a working peace of art and heritage.

David Bonaventuri is from Montefegstesi. Here are his terrific photos. I particularly love his portraits of the fabulous faces.