We arrived in Manti at around 5:00 in the afternoon. We decided to make this experience a day trip. The gates did not open until 6:00. We waited in line with our blankets and jackets to save a seat so we can go explore the town. The sun was beating down on us, and there was absolutely no shade for us while waiting in line. After they opened the gates we saved our seats. We left to go eat and to do other things. We went through an antique store that had a bunch of art that a lady was trying to sell.
The Manti Miracle Pageant started at 9:30 right after the sunset. I would say that the pageant had a great message, but it was very corny. The costumes were awesome, and the narrator and people speaking on the tape seemed like they were recorded in the 1950's. My wife laughing through some of it especially during the part where Mary and Robert were expressing their love.
It had a great message. It was about the whole history of the church and the Book of Mormon fast forwarded. The lighting and props were very impressive, and it is definitely worth attending again. Most likely my wife and I will return with friends or with our future children.
The Manti temple is beautiful. It is very majestic, and it just stands out on highway 89 for miles. It is amazing how the saints in the 1800's built something like that in the middle of nowhere without any major railroads or technology that we have today.
It is neat that many people are willing to do the pageant every year for many people to experience what the Gospel has to offer.
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