In the making...

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Nativity scenes are a big part of Advent and Christmas preparations in Spain. There are several here in Las Palmas, but the most impressive one is definitely the one made of sand on Las Canteras beach. This year is the seventh edition. I was so lucky to see it last year too, and I am looking forward to seeing it this year. 

The other day I snapped some photos of the making of it. I love seeing artists working, and this was no exception. It is so impressive to see them create these huge sand sculptures! 

Anyway, here's what you can do with 500 tons of sand on a 1500 square meter space! 







I can't help thinking back to my golden days as a sand castle maker... Let's just say much has happened in the Sand Castle business since then, hah!

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  1. Sara Louise5. desember 2012 kl. 07:08

    The skill is amazing! What a beautiful way to display a Nativity :)

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  2. Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird5. desember 2012 kl. 08:19

    It always amazes me what people can do with sand... and how quickly it disappears again.

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    1. New Life in Spain5. desember 2012 kl. 08:57

      One of the things that amazes me with this one is that it stays for about a month. Yes it breaks a little but still stays very nice for such a long time. I guess we'll need to hope for good weather for December :)

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  3. Satu VW5. desember 2012 kl. 12:29

    Wow, this really is amazing!! I've spent couple of Christmases in Spain when my parents lived there, and I do remember seeing those nativity scenes. But unfortunately they weren't quite like this! :)

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    1. New Life in Spain6. desember 2012 kl. 01:04

      Yep those nativity scenes are pretty common everywhere in Spain I think! But this is still the most impressive one in my eyes :)

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  4. Katrin5. desember 2012 kl. 12:48

    Oh wow! This is awesome! I love it and I want to build something like that too!

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  5. Ashley6. desember 2012 kl. 03:35

    WHOA!!!! So awesome.

    You know, you COULD take a trip over to Barcelona when I am there :) :) January 25th-28th. Just a suggestion!

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    1. New Life in Spain6. desember 2012 kl. 04:34

      I COULD. But I am planning a trip to Bcn just two weeks later... if not I would have considered it!!

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    2. Ashley9. desember 2012 kl. 08:39

      haha, fair enough :) It was worth a try!

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  6. Marina7. desember 2012 kl. 04:17

    Wow! I can't even imagine how much practice is needed to perfect that!

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    1. New Life in Spain7. desember 2012 kl. 09:12

      Yep, it certainly is impressive! I have no idea how the make it, and how they make it last so well over time.

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  7. Angie7. desember 2012 kl. 12:16

    This is amazing!!! I think in 2014, I will see it in person!! :)

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  8. Vanisha @ Vanishas Life In...Australia10. desember 2012 kl. 01:31

    What a beautiful art form. It must be so relaxing and so rewarding. I can't wait to see this years one all done up.

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    1. New Life in Spain10. desember 2012 kl. 02:39

      It is now open to the public but I haven't been there yet. I will go today or tomorrow!

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