A lively performance, also called "pastorela," a theatrical play depicting the shepherds welcoming Jesus. With colonial influences, it tells the story leading up to Jesus' birth. Enjoy this beautiful moment filled with light, music, art and creativity. An experience that collectively strengthens community ties and cultural identity

After a touching moment, a ten-minute walk will lead us to admire the artwork created by local artisans and artists, a deeply rooted tradition in Antigua Guatemala. The figures and decorative elements recreate Guatemalan end-of-year traditions, blending regional authenticity with New World influences, and depict the Bethlehem scene culminating in the birth of Jesus. It's essential to understand that the creation of nativity scenes in Guatemala has become, over time, a symbol of family strength, unity, and devotion. Often adorned with natural plants, fountains, colored sawdust, and stones, each scene creates a unique atmosphere at home. Every nativity scene reflects the family's creativity and can vary in complexity and style.

We will walk by since the main street that connects El Manchen and Main Square is 5th Avenue or Santa Catalina Arch Street. We complete our wonderful experience and everybody walks on their own back to their place, we use as an easy reference La Merced Church as this will take you directly back to the Main Squar

Concluding your visit to the previous work of art, we will jump into your mini chicken bus for 15 minutes drive to El Manchen. Posadita Elements: Host family: This is the home that has the honor of being chosen to be the house visited and receives Mary and Joseph along with the community that goes in a pilgrimage-like manner, with multiple homes in the neighborhood participating. Pilgrims: Along with children, young people, and adults, singing the posada songs and follow the procession from house to house. Traditional Musical Instruments: such as the turtle shell, chinchines, and trumpets, among others. Christmas Carols and traditional songs: Pilgrims and children sing to ask for lodging. Food and Decoration: Seasonal foods such as fruit punch, tamales, atol, and sweets are shared, homes are decorated with lights, cellophane paper decorations, and tin cans for lanterns Pinata: Generally a pinata is broken at the end representing how we brake with all the sins in this world.

We use La Merced Church as a reference to walk back after our wonderful experience.