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The Three Wise Men Parade Through the Streets of La Vila on Their Camels

The Three Wise Men Parade Through the Streets of La Vila on Their Camels

The parade was led by a star illuminated with the colours of the Valencian Community flag in tribute to those affected by the DANA

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Lunes, 6 de enero 2025, 10:25

Thousands of people filled the streets of Villajoyosa's city centre to witness the arrival of the Three Wise Men from the East. The Royal Parade commenced around 6:00 PM from Ciutat de València street, led by the star guiding the Wise Men, illuminated with the official colours of the Valencian Community flag.

An emotional tribute by the Villajoyosa City Council, aiming to remember and honour the residents of Valencian towns affected by the DANA last October. The star was preceded by the Ambassador of the Eastern Kings, represented by Iván Quesada, who, from a tower, proclaimed the announcement of the Wise Men's arrival in the town. Alongside him, the heralds also announced the imminent arrival of Their Majesties with the sound of their trumpets. Following the star, members of the Jonense Rhythmic Gymnastics Club performed.

Throughout the Royal Parade, typical scenes of the Hebrew village were depicted, recreated with animals, artisanal crafts, and characters such as Herod and the Roman soldiers, as well as the birth of baby Jesus in the manger with Mary and Joseph. Participants included the Almadrava and Centener dance groups and the Colla Els Valerios. The Royal Postman also paraded, carrying thousands of letters that the children of Villajoyosa had given him during Friday and Saturday at his visit to the Royal Camp set up in La Nadala.

The most exciting moment came with the passage of Their Majesties Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar on their camels. The Kings paraded preceded by their standard-bearers and royal pages, while greeting the expectant public and accompanied by the music bands of the Societat Ateneu Musical and the Agrupación Musical Mediterráneo.

This year, the emissary of King Melchior is the president of the Board of Brotherhoods and Confraternities of the Holy Week of Villajoyosa, Tomás Domenech, the emissary of King Gaspar is the 2025 Christian King of the Destralers company, Pedro López, and the emissary of King Balthazar is the 2025 Moorish King of the Negres company, Eugenio Gómez, who paraded accompanied by their assistants from the festive companies of Moors and Christians. More than 400 people participated in the Royal Parade, which concluded at the estate.

At La Barbera, Their Majesties entered accompanied by their royal standard-bearers, while the Royal Ambassador announced their arrival. Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar adored the Baby Jesus and presented him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh at the manger set up on the facade of the museum house. Another exciting moment followed when the Three Wise Men greeted all attendees from the balconies of the house as a spectacular fireworks display erupted.

Subsequently, Their Majesties Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar greeted and took photos with all the children in their royal tents, set up in the Royal Camp, which the garden of La Barbera had become, and through which more than 5,000 people passed during January 3rd and 4th.

Prior to the Royal Parade, Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar visited the Marina Baixa Regional Hospital and delivered gifts to the children admitted to the paediatric ward. This morning, Their Majesties visit the residents of the Les Talaies occupational centre and the Santa Marta hospital asylum in Villajoyosa.

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