Growing up in a Christian home my faith has always been extremely important to me. I had no idea that studying abroad in Puerto Rico and learning about the five pillars of tourism would allow me to learn about an attraction that is treasured by Puerto Ricans, and is extremely important to their faith.
The Three Kings
parade is a historic festival has been celebrated in this tiny Puerto Rican
town for the past 133 years, and across Christendom for millennia. Getting to
experience this event was incredible and my favorite part of my study abroad
experience in Puerto Rico. Walking into the festival I was a little
overwhelmed at first by the celebration and music surrounding a crowd of
swarming people in the streets. I did not know that this event was so important
to Puerto Ricans, but I soon learned that this festival brought Puerto Ricans
that lived in the Unites States back to Puerto Rico to celebrate. This
celebration allowed me to really feel as if I were a local for the day. At this
festival I got to worship our amazing God with people who I had never met
before. This was a memory that I will never forget. Looking back on my
experience at the Three Kings Celebration I am amazed that I got to study and
learn about a famous Puerto Rican tradition, but at the same time
I got to express my Catholic faith with others. Getting to connect with
the people at the festival that share the same religion as me was remarkable.
People from all over the world travel to Puerto Rico to experience the Three Kinds Parade.
Excitement filled the streets as King Gaspar walked in the parade.
Links:
https://www.whychristmas.com/story/wisemen.shtml
http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/three-kings-2012/
http://gopuertorico.about.com/od/eventsandholidays/tp/The-History-And-Meaning-Of-Three-Kings-Day-In-Puerto-Rico.htm
Contact Information:
Email: Heather.a.ricchi10@ou.edu
Phone: 214-551-2715
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