Crib competition, Santa Claus, Folia de Reis, Carnival and, of course, the World Cup. The program is free and runs until January
It’s not just Gramado that has a Natal Luz to call its own. In Minas Gerais, the first edition of Natal Luz de Ouro Preto began on November 12 and will last until January 8, 2023. The city, declared by Unesco, squanders colonial mansions, baroque churches, an infinite number of tracks and a vast cultural program – now expanded with the celebration of Christmas. Deserved.
With the theme “History and Magic”, the new party in Minas Gerais has a street carnival, Santa’s house, an 18-meter Christmas tree and, of course, broadcasts of the World Cup games. And most importantly, all attractions are free!
Check out the December and January schedule of Natal Luz de Ouro Preto below:
XLV JUBILEE OF OUR LADY OF THE CONCEPTION
This year the Jubilee will be even more special: after 9 years of closure for renovations, the Shrine of Our Lady of the Conception It reopened on November 18, Aleijadinho day.
When? The preparatory novena lasts until 7 December and the celebration will take place on the day of the Patroness, 8 December. Masses are held at 5.30am, 7.30am, 10am, 3pm and 6pm.
Where is it? Shrine of Our Lady of the Conception РPra̤a Ant̫nio Dias, 9
BRAZIL IN THE CUP
For the first time, the World Cup takes place in December and adds to the Christmas celebrations. Brazilian games are displayed on a large screen at the Cultural Stage, at Praça Tiradentes.
When? Brazil x Cameroon match – December 2nd, 4pm (and others that Brazil will hopefully play)
Where is it? Cultural Stage – Tiradentes Square
50th NATIONAL CRIB COMPETITION
In Ouro Preto, nativity scenes have become a tradition and the design behind many works is anything but banal (see the 2021 winner pictured below). The selected ones of the 50th Edition of the National Crib Competition will be exhibited at Nello Nuno art gallery🇧🇷
When? From 7 December 2022 to 6 January 2023, from 9:00 to 18:00
Where is it? Nello Nuno Art Gallery РRua Get̼lio Vargas, 185
WOMEN OF VENA CHRISTMAS FAIR
THE Women’s Fair of Vena promotes female protagonism and exhibits products of female entrepreneurs from Ouro Preto. This year’s theme, “Mulher, Vida and Movimento,” tells the story of women who started businesses in the 1960s and were important pillars of support for their families.
When? 9 December, 2.00pm to 6.30pm; 10 December, from 2 to 6 pm; and December 11, from 10:00 to 19:00.
Where is it? Rua Diretta, 134
THE HOUSE OF SANTA CLAUS
Ouro Preto’s Santa Claus is Seu Juca, 77 years old and for 14 years he has been playing the role of the good old man. On December 17, Seu Juca Noel’s house will be open to receive letters and take photos. The installation will be next to the artisan villagewhich features works by local artisans.
When? December 17th from 4pm to 6pm
Where is it? Casa Gonzaga – Rua Cláudio Manoel, 61
FOLIA DE REIS
The processions celebrate from the arrival of the Three Kings to the birth of Christ. The revelry goes from house to house: dancers offer songs to the residents, who usually reciprocate with food and drink, and soon join the party.
When? January 7th at 1pm
Where is it? Tiradentes Square
BIRTHDAY OF ZÉ PEREIRA OF THE CLUB DOS LACAIOS
Considered the oldest active carnival block in Brazil, the Z̩ Pereira folk association of the Clube dos Lacaios is celebrating 156 years and will bring the Catiṭo, Baiana and Benedito dolls Рwhich are over 100 years old Рto the Historic Center of Ouro Preto.
When? 08 January 2023
Where is it? Tiradentes square
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CHRISTMAS LIGHT CIRCUIT
To the delight of the children, the Centers of Reference for Social Assistance will host cultural presentations, monitors and a giant screen for the projection of films.
When? 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 December at 7.30pm
Where is it? Each evening, a Reference Center for Social Assistance will host the activities: Antônio Pereira, Santa Rita, Cachoeira do Campo, Alto da Cruz and São Cristóvão.
And be sure to visit the incredible Boulieu Museum, opened in April 2022, which has already become one of the most important collections of Baroque art in the country.
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