East Harlem became a dance floor for the annual Three Kings Day parade presented by El Museo del Barrio, as thousands took to the streets on Friday to celebrate for the first time in three years.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.East Harlem became a dance floor for the annual Three Kings Day parade presented by, as thousands took to the streets on Friday to celebrate for the first time in three years.
For thousands of New Yorkers of Latin American and Caribbean descent who practice Christianity and Catholicism, Three Kings Day — or El Dia de Los Tres Reyes Magos — is the last hurrah for Christmastime. As the name implies, it commemorates the biblical day when three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus. Across Latin America and its diaspora, that translates to gifts for the little ones and plenty of partying among the adults.
El Museo's Three Kings Day celebration is inextricably linked to its roots as a Puerto Rican cultural hub. Giant papier-mâché puppets represent each of the three wise men – Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar – and are inspired by the culture of the Indigenous people of the Caribbean islands. Throughout the festivities, revelers wave Puerto Rican flags, sing typical holiday carols from the island, and play güiros and accordions for hours on end.
In Santos' mind, mental health and celebration are intimately linked, especially given the still-looming specter of COVID-19. She spent much of the pandemic leading mental health workshops and ensuring the community found ways to "hold each other during a time that was so very, very difficult."
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