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Bronx borough president hosts Three Kings Day celebration at Casita Maria
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The Bronx borough president hosted an annual Three Kings Day event at Casita Maria in the South Bronx, bringing families and children together for storytelling, gifts and a public affirmation of Latino and Caribbean traditions.
The Bronx borough president's office hosted the annual Three Kings Day celebration at Casita Maria in the South Bronx, drawing families from across the borough for storytelling, gift-giving and cultural programming.
Organizers said the event, rooted in traditions from Latin America and the Caribbean, aims to extend the spirit of the season beyond Christmas. An unidentified participant at the event said, "For me, it's important to always make sure we recognize the diversity of our borough," and urged residents to "always show up." The celebration included children from Casita Maria's after-school programs and invited families to share the story of the Three Kings as a way to reaffirm community identity.
Casita Maria, founded in 1934, framed the gathering as more than a present exchange. "The celebration was about more than gifts," a representative said, noting the program's focus on culture, community and belonging. Organizers said they used storytelling and small gifts to carry the holiday spirit into the new year and to preserve the meaning of Three Kings Day for the next generation.
Speakers emphasized the event's role in recognizing the borough's diverse Latino, Latinx, Hispanic and Caribbean American populations. "It's a reminder of our cultures and our traditions," another unidentified participant said, reflecting organizers' stated aim to defend and affirm cultural practices amid ongoing social changes.
Reporting for BronxNet, Britney Schuyler.
