On Epiphany Day, Rimini hosts a great event narrating the arrival of the Magi.
Thanks to the involvement of many groups from Rimini and hundreds of foreigners resident in Rimini, coming from Peru, Venezuela, Hungary, Senegal, Romania, the Philippines, China, etc., a richly costumed procession with traditional music, dances, and songs will wind its way through Rimini's symbolic locations to celebrate the arrival of the mysterious Kings from the East and involve everyone present in a festive moment.
The arrival of the Three Wise Men is a festivity celebrated in many countries around the world, which the little ones await to see Balthasar, Melchior and Gasparre in person, so charming in their glittering robes, surrounded by a court of curious exotic animals and always gracious with gifts for the children.
The Three Kings arrives on board of a trabaccolo, a typical local boat, at the Bridge of Tiberius, where the meeting with King Herod takes place. The Three Kings aim at the Comet Star and the procession continues on foot through the historic centre, stopping in Piazza Cavour 'on the square of Bethlehem' and then along Via IV Novembre where 'The Three Kings present their gifts' and finally arrive in the Cathedral Basilica, Rimini's Malatesta Temple, to 'adore the King of Kings'.
In a particularly evocative festive atmosphere, a sign of unity and brotherhood for all peoples.
A production by Made Officina Creativa, executive organisation by the Ponte dei Miracoli Association, in collaboration with the Municipality and Diocese of Rimini.