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May 1, 2024 · Celebrating the Three Kings in Andalucia: 5 January. The suspense starts at dusk on 5 January when just about every hamlet, village, town and city, have cabalgata, parades, when the three Kings parade through the streets, on foot or on the back of decorated lorries. I actually witnessed one, many years ago, where the Kings were on real camels.
Aug 1, 2018 · On the evening of January 5th every year, Spanish towns and cities are given over to the colourful parades of the Dia de los Reyes, or the Kings’ Day – a celebration of the arrival of the three wise men in Bethlehem after Jesus’ birth. Mechanised floats bearing effigies of Melchior (Arabia), Caspar (the Orient) and Balthazar (Africa ...
Jan 5, 2023 · The oldest Three Kings’ Parade in Spain is in Alcoy, Alicante. It is not surprising that the province with the most turrón is also home to the city that has the honour of having the most historic parade, first held in 1885. In the Three Kings’ Parade of Alcoy the Majesties are accompanied by Balthazar’s pages called “els negres“.
Dec 29, 2023 · On the eve of January 5th, children eagerly await their arrival, believing they bring gifts, much like Santa Claus. Towns and cities across Spain celebrate with magnificent parades where the Three Kings, adorned in regal attire, parade through the streets, often on camels or elaborate floats.
The Three Kings’ Day parade in Seville is a dazzling display of creativity and tradition. The Three Wise Men are accompanied by a procession of 33 floats, 800 Bedouins, 7 marching bands and a total of approximately 3,000 members. In total, the 2024 Three Kings’ Day Parade is 1.5 km long and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
Dec 20, 2023 · The names of the 3 kings are Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar. Although we Spaniards are very used to these names, they are not that popular outside Spain. While in other countries is Santa Claus the one bringing gifts, here the traditional Three Kings who visit Spain and Malaga every year bring gifts in a special second night, especially for children.
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It starts on December 24 with Christmas Eve, and this week we are celebrating the last special day before it ends. January 6 in Spain is the day of the Three Kings, when Spanish kids receive their gifts. Also known as Epiphany Day, January 6 is a bank holiday – so don’t expect shops to be open that day. And while January 7 is a normal day ...
