Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center

Sunday, January 4, 2015

The holiday season is officially over as of today. January 6 marks the 12th day of Christmas which, according to ancient calendars, ends with the Feast of Epiphany also called “The Adoration of the Magi” or “Dia de los Reyes”. To celebrate, the Mexican Consulate and the Instituto de Mexico along with the Atlanta History Center put on a festival that brought traditional dancing, music, food and other performances to the hundreds of people that came out on Sunday to participate in the event. Fresh made tamales, breads and drinks were served. Manolo Alayeto serenaded the crowd, Traditional dances were performed from different regions of Mexico. Even the story of the the three wise men was told through a performance from children from Christ the King Church. It was quite a celebration and one I am glad I got the chance to attend!

Xiomara Calderon (center left) and her brother Miguel get help putting on their crowns from their mother Rosa (right) and Lynn Aristizabal during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Xiomara Calderon (center left) and her brother Miguel get help putting on their crowns from their mother Rosa (right) and Lynn Aristizabal during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Lea Campos (right), Arandu Arroyo, Daniel Rosas and Carlos Santana stand ready to perform a la pastorela "Following a Star" during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Lea Campos (right), Arandu Arroyo, Daniel Rosas and Carlos Santana stand ready to perform a la pastorela “Following a Star” during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Osiel Guzman (left), Maritza Santana, Ayline Urbano, Alan Araujo, Arandu Arroyo, Carlos Santana and Daniel Rosas perform a la pastorela "Following a Star" during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Osiel Guzman (left), Maritza Santana, Ayline Urbano, Alan Araujo, Arandu Arroyo, Carlos Santana and Daniel Rosas perform a la pastorela “Following a Star” during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Miriam Patton (center) takes a bite of a freshly made tamale during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Miriam Patton (center) takes a bite of a freshly made tamale during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Giann Carlos Parra (right) carries the Mexican flag as he performs with dancers during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Giann Carlos Parra (right) carries the Mexican flag as he performs with dancers during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Dariana Reyna (right) dances around Diego Garcia as they perform during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Dariana Reyna (right) dances around Diego Garcia as they perform during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Dora Lopez dances as she performs during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Dora Lopez dances as she performs during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Jose Casas (center) leads dancers through the crowd during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Jose Casas (center) leads dancers through the crowd during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Lila Campos (center) and her daughter Alma watch as dancers perform during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Lila Campos (center) and her daughter Alma watch as dancers perform during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Manolo Alayeto (right) sings as he performs during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Manolo Alayeto (right) sings as he performs during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Manolo Alayeto (right) speaks to the crowd as he performs during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Manolo Alayeto (right) speaks to the crowd as he performs during the Three Kings Day Festival at the Atlanta History Center on Sunday, January 4, 2015.