Epiphany

Epiphany represents the Christian tradition that commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men (Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar) to the Baby Jesus to pay homage and present him with gifts, symbolizing faith, generosity, and the end of the Christmas season. In Colombia, in addition to its religious significance, this celebration has been enriched with cultural and community expressions that reflect the country's diversity.

During this holiday, many families attend special masses or processions in their communities and cities, seeking to remember the biblical story of the Three Wise Men.

Experiencing Three Kings Day in Colombia is to immerse yourself in a blend of faith, tradition, and cultural expressions that remain vibrant in various regions of the country. While in many areas the celebration is more family-oriented or focused on food, in places like the Egipto neighborhood in Bogotá, this holiday is celebrated with parades, religious ceremonies, music, traditional games, and community activities that have endured for over a century.

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Three Kings Day in Colombia is officially celebrated as part of the Three Kings Day tradition, but this year the holiday will not be on January 6th, but rather on Monday, January 12th, 2026, due to the application of the Emiliani Law, which moves certain celebrations to the nearest Monday when they do not fall on that day.

This means that the holiday and long weekend for Three Kings Day will be enjoyed on January 12th, 2026, facilitating travel plans, family gatherings, and cultural activities in various regions of the country.

• Three Kings Day Processions and Parades: In many cities and towns, parades or processions are organized where people dress as the Three Wise Men (Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar) and travel through the streets accompanied by music, dance, and theater that recreate their arrival to honor the Baby Jesus.

• Gift and Shoe Exchange: Some families leave their shoes out the night before so that the Three Wise Men can fill them with sweets or small gifts, as is still done in other Hispanic cultures.

• Sharing Traditional Foods and Drinks: In addition to the Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings' Bread), many families enjoy typical foods and drinks like chicha (a fermented corn beverage), strengthening family and community bonds.

• Masses and Religious Services: The celebration also has a spiritual component with special masses and blessings that recall the biblical meaning of the Epiphany.

How these traditions are celebrated in Colombia

• Egypt Neighborhood (Bogotá): One of the most representative places where the celebration remains alive with parades, cultural activities, dances, music, and community gatherings that blend tradition and fun.

• Major cities (Bogotá, Medellín, Tunja): In several regional capitals, public events and processions are organized, with families and visitors participating, featuring music and activities for all ages

• Coastal areas and cultural regions: In places like the Caribbean coast, there are more festive and joyful versions of the parades, often accompanied by local rhythms like cumbia and cultural expressions unique to the region.

• Expreso Bolivariano

• Coomotor

• Copetran

• Expreso Brasilia

• Expreso Palmira

• Flota Occidental

• Arauca

• Rápido Ochoa

• Gomez Hernandez

• Sotrasanvicente

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