The traditional "Christmas in the Royal Palace" event returns to brighten the holidays with a varied program designed to engage both adults and children. The event, scheduled for December 12, 2024, to January 6, 2025, will be held at the evocative Royal Palace of Portici and the Royal Horse Riding Track. The festival is organized by the Department of Agriculture of the University of Naples Federico II, in collaboration with the MUSA Center, and is sponsored by the Metropolitan City of Naples and the Municipality of Portici.
### Shows and Entertainment
Now in its eighth year, 'Christmas in the Palace' offers a series of shows, entertainment, and guided tours. Guests can enjoy theatrical performances such as 'A Devout Walk' with Isa Danieli, 'Semp'essa' with Rosalia Porcaro, and 'No no,…sì! Salvatore di Giacomo' with Rosaria De Cicco. A rich program is also designed for children, with musical fairy tales and shows such as 'The Adventures of the Nutcracker Prince' and 'Little Santa Claus'. Music will take center stage with the free concert by the Scarlatti Young Orchestra on December 16th.
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### Tastings and Crafts
As part of the event, from December 12th to 22nd, a market will be held with approximately 30 exhibitors offering a wide range of gift ideas, Christmas decorations, traditional products, and gastronomic specialties. The stands will be located throughout the Royal Horse Track, allowing visitors to discover hidden corners of the Palace. Admission to the exhibition is free.
### Scientific Disclosure
In addition to the entertainment, there will be science stations staffed by researchers and staff from the Department of Federico II, who will share experiments and research. This combination of science and entertainment aims to offer visitors an educational experience within the historical context of the Royal Palace of Portici. Visitors will have access to ample parking and the option to bring small dogs, making the event accessible and welcoming for the whole family.
Comments (1)
The 'Christmas in the Palace' event looks very interesting and offers a wide variety of activities for everyone, but I wonder if there will be enough seats for the concerts and shows that are planned, I hope so.