Bene Vagienna Natale

Bene Vagienna is preparing for Christmas with the following events:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
3:30 p.m. Casa Ravera (Via Vittorio Emanuele 43) Presentation of the book: Heraldry of the City of Bene and its Families - edited by Attilio Offman
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13
3:30 p.m. Casa Ravera (Via Vittorio Emanuele 43) Presentation of the exhibition: Fairytale Nativity Scenes - Exhibition of ceramics by contemporary artists edited by Giuse Scalva / Artistic watercolor engraving: Church of San Gottardo di Bene - Created by Teresita Terreno / Presentation of publications: Giovanni Vacchetta: A Passion for Bene and A Historic Family between the Middle Ages and the 20th Century - The main figures of the Gazzera family

5:30 p.m. Church of San Bernardino dei Disciplinanti Bianchi (Via Roma 16/bis)
Opening of the 2025 Nativity Scene dedicated to the Cathedral of Mondovì with music, poetry, and songs by the Bene Vagienna City Band, the students of the city's elementary school, and the Cantori di Revello choir. The Nativity Scene will be open to visitors on public holidays until January 24, 2026 (the anniversary of Blessed Paola Gambara Costa, Lady of Bene, Carrù, and Trinità).

6:00 p.m. Chapel of the Magi (Via XX Settembre 2)
Christmas lights and songs and Christmas entertainment with the Cantori di Revello choir.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14
3:30 p.m. Church of M.V. Assunta, Podio di Bene
Inauguration of the miniature mechanical nativity scene - Artistic creation by Battista Manassero - Visible until January 6, 2026 Hours: Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. / Sunday 2:30pm - 6:00pm

4:00 p.m. Casa Ravera (Via Vittorio Emanuele 43)
Presentation of the Armanac Piemonteis 2026 Caffè & Locali storici di Torino (Turin's Historic Cafés and Bars) and the monograph of the same name by Sergio Donna

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
8:00 a.m. Historic center of Bene Vagienna
• Opening of the Christmas Market and 150th Edition of Augusta Antiquaria

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026
2:00 p.m. Historical procession Contessa di Bene Parade in the historic center - Historical reenactment at the castle walls of the highlights of the life of Blessed Paola

Admission to the events is free of charge

Palazzo Rorà: Public holidays 10am–12pm / 3pm–6pm Saturday afternoon 3pm–6pm

Casa Ravera, Church of the Disciplinanti Bianchi and Bell Tower Cell of Bene: Public holidays 10am–12pm / 3pm–6pm