To continue with the Christmas Celebrations and holiday season, in the new year, Lanzarote will be having processions of the Three Kings in all the municipalities. This is a must if you are visiting Lanzarote for the 1st time or the 100th time....Not To Be Missed, especially when you are on a holiday and an opportunity to experience something new is worth the effort!!!!
Tradition of the Procession of the Three Kings
Unlike the UK, US or any other part of the world, Spanish people celebrate the procession of the Three Kings on Camels or Cabalgata de Reyes fervently. In Spain, it is celebrated with enormous and spectacular rides in all cities, towns and villages, large or small, where all sweets and gifts are distributed.
The Epiphany (an Anglo word) or the arrival of the Magi officially begins on the night of January 5th, where hundreds of people take to the streets for the procession of the Three Kings. With all the streets lit up for Christmas, nativity scenes at various places, and Christmas carols playing, the Three Kings procession on Camels with elaborate floats and goodies for children is something very unique.
On 5th January, before going to bed children leave their shoes, and some goodies to be eaten by the Kings and their Camels. The next morning, the kids discover the eaten goodies in exchange for gifts. Also you must definitely try the Kings Cake, a typical Spanish Christmas Breakfast, decorated with fruits symbolizing the precious stones that adorned the elaborate clothing.
When and where will the Magi or Three Kings Procession take place?
Tinajo:
The Three Kings Procession will start in Tinajo at 16.00 pm on Monday. From the football field and tour the city to the Plaza de San Roque. For the celebration, the Avenue of the Volcanes will be closed between 15.00 pm and 18.00 pm. There will be a musical show at the Social Hall of Tinajo at 19.30 pm to end the celebrations in Tinajo.
Haria:
The Three Kings visit the various villages in the municipality. And at 20:30 pm, there will be the traditional parade through the streets of Haria, ending with the distribution of gifts in the Plaza of Haria.
Arrecife:
In the capital of the island, the arrival of The Three Kings will happen at 18.00 pm. From the Avenida Vargas, after they pass through the Marina and Mancomunidad and finish the ride on the beach la Playa del Reducto.
Tias:
At 18:30 pm the Magi make their appearance in Tias, touring the city by Avenida Central Alcalde Florencio Suárez and la calle Libertad. Their visit will conclude with the collection of letters with the wishes of the children in the Pabellón Municipal de Tías.
In Puerto del Carmen, the Kings collect the children's letters from 20.30 in la Plaza del Varadero where the procession starts and then continue their journey through the Avenida de Las Playas into the streets.
Another event related to Christmas, worth mentioning is the Caritas Children's Charity Campaign, where you can donate toys and non-perishable food.
San Bartolomé:
The Three Kings will leave the IES San Bartolome at 19.00 pm on Monday and roam the streets Avenida Alcalde Antonio Cabrera Barrera, Rubicon and Dolores Ferrer. They complete the route in the Paque Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente.
Teguise:
In Teguise, the Magi traditional parade will begin at 20.30 pm. They begin the tour at Puerto and Villa de Garachico and then will tour the main streets of the historic center of the town.
Yaiza:
Their Majesties will arrive at 16.30 pm on Monday. The tour will conclude in the la Plaza de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, where the kids can enjoy recreational activities from 16. 00 pm in the afternoon.
In Playa Blanca, the parade will start at 19.00 pm. They arrive at the Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Carmen with the batucada Villa Pipol. Children's activities begin in the same square at 18.00 pm.
So it is a great time to see how people in Lanzarote celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings along with taking lots and lots of pictures and videos to show your family and friends back home.
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