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Three Kings Holiday Celebration
El Dia De Reyes, the Epiphany, remembering the day when the Three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem, arrived bearing their treasured gifts for the Baby Jesus.
Los Reyes arrive before dawn on January 6th. For centuries children have celebrated Los Reyes in the same manner as their grandparents did when they were children. Even to this day in Hispanic countries throughout the world, January 6 is the day that children receive their Christmas gifts, in commemoration of the Magi's visit.
On La Víspera de Reyes (the Eve of Three Kings Day) Puerto Rican children cut grass to put in a shoe box under their bed for the camels to eat. Their "wish list" is placed on top of the grass. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends ask children to put a box under their bed too - just in case.
Puerto Ricans are known for their unforgettable "parrandas or trullas navideñas". A parranda is when a small group of friends or family members gathers to "asaltar" or surprise another friend or family member. It's the Puerto Rican version of Christmas caroling. Most parranderos play some sort of instrument, either guitarras, tamboriles, güiro maracas, or palitos. The parranderos arrive at the destination and then very quietly gather by the front door. At a signal all start playing their instruments and singing. The parranderos are invited in and refreshments, music and dance follow. The party goes on for an hour or two then everyone, including the owners of the house, leave to parrandear some more. The group grows as they offer their parranda at several houses during that night. At the last house probably around 3 or 4 in the morning the homeowner offers the traditional chicken soup or asopao de pollo and the party is over at dawn.
Join us as we celebrate...
Three Kings Holiday
Sunday January 4th 2009
3-6pm est. only on ESP51.COM
with Special Guest
Boricua Polymer Clay Artisan
Olga Ayala
also
A taste of how Puerto Rico celebrates this Holiday Event!
Stay warm at home by your computer and Dance to our paranda!
Enjoy a special interview of Boricua Polymer clay Artisan Olga Ayala as she shows us her newest art sculptures celebrating Three Kings Day and other unique Taino and cultural sculptures.
Join us in a traditional toast of coquito and holiday music with a special musical surprise guest! Also, special holiday give aways to members of the BCA Community Online at BoricuationRadio.com.
So sign up to become a member of our community for a chance to win hand made Boricua Art from Olga Ayala, Mia Hernandez and Taino Spirit!
Save the date and celebrate!
Boricuation cultural Afternoon
Internet Radio Show on ESP51.COM
Hosted by:
Jose Medina and Aguila Marrero
Produced by:
Mia Hernandez
Brought to you by:
ArtByMia Productions
Colorados Restaurant
Taino Spirit
Boricuation Cultural Foundation
Los Reyes arrive before dawn on January 6th. For centuries children have celebrated Los Reyes in the same manner as their grandparents did when they were children. Even to this day in Hispanic countries throughout the world, January 6 is the day that children receive their Christmas gifts, in commemoration of the Magi's visit.
On La Víspera de Reyes (the Eve of Three Kings Day) Puerto Rican children cut grass to put in a shoe box under their bed for the camels to eat. Their "wish list" is placed on top of the grass. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends ask children to put a box under their bed too - just in case.
Puerto Ricans are known for their unforgettable "parrandas or trullas navideñas". A parranda is when a small group of friends or family members gathers to "asaltar" or surprise another friend or family member. It's the Puerto Rican version of Christmas caroling. Most parranderos play some sort of instrument, either guitarras, tamboriles, güiro maracas, or palitos. The parranderos arrive at the destination and then very quietly gather by the front door. At a signal all start playing their instruments and singing. The parranderos are invited in and refreshments, music and dance follow. The party goes on for an hour or two then everyone, including the owners of the house, leave to parrandear some more. The group grows as they offer their parranda at several houses during that night. At the last house probably around 3 or 4 in the morning the homeowner offers the traditional chicken soup or asopao de pollo and the party is over at dawn.
Join us as we celebrate...
Three Kings Holiday
Sunday January 4th 2009
3-6pm est. only on ESP51.COM
with Special Guest
Boricua Polymer Clay Artisan
Olga Ayala
also
A taste of how Puerto Rico celebrates this Holiday Event!
Stay warm at home by your computer and Dance to our paranda!
Enjoy a special interview of Boricua Polymer clay Artisan Olga Ayala as she shows us her newest art sculptures celebrating Three Kings Day and other unique Taino and cultural sculptures.
Join us in a traditional toast of coquito and holiday music with a special musical surprise guest! Also, special holiday give aways to members of the BCA Community Online at BoricuationRadio.com.
So sign up to become a member of our community for a chance to win hand made Boricua Art from Olga Ayala, Mia Hernandez and Taino Spirit!
Save the date and celebrate!
Boricuation cultural Afternoon
Internet Radio Show on ESP51.COM
Hosted by:
Jose Medina and Aguila Marrero
Produced by:
Mia Hernandez
Brought to you by:
ArtByMia Productions
Colorados Restaurant
Taino Spirit
Boricuation Cultural Foundation
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