Three Kings’ Day was celebrated on January 6 at the Angra do Heroísmo City Hall, with the traditional Cantar os Reis (Singing of the Kings), performed by nearly 90 children from the São Gonçalo and O Baloiço schools. The event honored popular culture while strengthening the bond between the municipality and the local educational community.

Young voices filled the historic building with music and symbolism, creating a moment defined by joy, shared experience, and the celebration of a tradition that has endured across generations. The initiative highlighted the educational power of cultural expression and underscored the importance of engaging children from an early age in the living practice and preservation of local traditions.

The celebration was attended by the President of the Municipal Council, educators, and municipal staff, fostering an atmosphere of openness and proximity that reaffirmed City Hall as a space for civic encounter, public participation, and collective identity.

According to Fátima Amorim, Mayor of Angra do Heroísmo, “City Hall is always open to everyone for the celebration of our traditions. Educational institutions play a fundamental role in transmitting these cultural values and practices, ensuring they are passed on from generation to generation.

From Press Release

Translated into English as a community outreach program by the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) and the Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures Department (MCLL), in collaboration with Bruma Publication and ADMA (Azores-Diaspora Media Alliance) at California State University, Fresno. PBBI thanks Luso Financial for sponsoring NOVIDADES.