This portal is currently not affiliated with the official website of the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi in Cosenza, nor is it a part of it. Instead, it is a dedicated space as a tribute to my father, Maestro Mario Parise, and to all the volunteers who have contributed to the construction of the nativity scene over the years. The images and videos used on the portal are from archives and may not necessarily represent the current work. Nonetheless, many of the traditional and classic representations of the Franciscan nativity scene featured on the portal are an integral part of the new nativity scenes, including the most recent ones.

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It is important to highlight that I was born in the same neighborhood where the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi is located. My commitment as a volunteer in creating this portal dedicated to the Franciscan nativity scene and the beautiful church of San Francesco d'Assisi represents my way of paying homage to my original neighborhood, to which I will always be connected. I want to thank my family, along with all the other families and dear friends of the San Francesco d'Assisi neighborhood in Cosenza, who have made it so special over the years.