Fiesta de Los Reyes Magos, January 6

A religious celebration honoring The Three Kings (or Wise Men or Magi), who traveled from the East following a bright star to the stable in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. The Three Kings brought rich gifts to the baby Jesus and the children of Mexico believe the trio also brings them gifts on this day. In this celebration the Kings are typically represented by three young boys wearing colorful robes and crowns. There is a procession to the church where the Kings receive homage. In San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, the celebration includes ephemera in the form of a variety of colorful papier-mâché animals. In Santos Reyes Nopala, Oaxaca, the Chatiño celebration includes a display of fireworks. These slides document processions, pageantry, costumes, churches, ephemera, folk art, and other traditions associated with this festival.

These slides are housed in LSF Container A.

A descriptive narrative of these slides is found on audiocassette #1 side B, which is housed in LSF Container RR.