People disguises as Balthazar or royal pages from that king in the holiday of Día de Reyes (day of Kings) remembering the catholic tradition of the "three magicain kings" which honored with gifts the newborn Jesus. They do that due lack of black people to perform that role, the same that they use false beards to impersonate Mechior and Gaspar, the other two kings, and the same way that in traditions as moros y cristianos (moor and christians) half of the disguised impersonate moors.
Is not a racist thing, you can find racist behaviour in some sectors of soccer stadiums, etc. But this tradition is not one of those cases. Being offended about this is the same about being offended in a japanese funeral about the guest wearing white clothes instead of the classic black clothing so common in western mournings.
That's the "why" explained.
It is racist, stop chatting shitPeople disguises as Balthazar or royal pages from that king in the holiday of Día de Reyes (day of Kings) remembering the catholic tradition of the "three magicain kings" which honored with gifts the newborn Jesus. They do that due lack of black people to perform that role, the same that they use false beards to impersonate Mechior and Gaspar, the other two kings, and the same way that in traditions as moros y cristianos (moor and christians) half of the disguised impersonate moors.
Is not a racist thing, you can find racist behaviour in some sectors of soccer stadiums, etc. But this tradition is not one of those cases. Being offended about this is the same about being offended in a japanese funeral about the guest wearing white clothes instead of the classic black clothing so common in western mournings.
That's the "why" explained.
Didnt knew this was a tradition in Spain, I know one of the 3 Magic Kings is black but why is everyone black?
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Every fucking year.
Before any of the usual suspects slither in here...
Yes it's blackface.
Yes it's racist.
Fuck your tradition.
No the movie White chicks is not a valid argument.
Neither is Tropic Thunder.
You're all fucking idiots.
They are actually seeking for this tradition to be recognized by the UNESCO in the cultural heritage of humanity list...
That'll be a no given the internet's reaction.They are actually seeking for this tradition to be recognized by the UNESCO in the cultural heritage of humanity list...
I had to google that. Lol wtf?...people have used white chicks as a defense for black face?
....HERE?!
Why don't you tell us what you think of it first?Mmm... I'm from colombia and, although i'm not from pasto i have heard from this parade Blacks and Whites' Carnival .what do era think of that?
It comes up in every thread about blackface. People think they're clever, but only shithead racists think that "whiteface" is a thing....people have used white chicks as a defense for black face?
....HERE?!
That'll be a no given the internet's reaction.
When did this tradition start exactly?
Curious if it's before or after americans started making fun of black people using makup.
The act of blackface itself is "mal-intent".It seems cultural and they are passing out candy? Besides painting their faces, are they spreading bigotry or hurting the image of black people with negative connotations?
I'm uncomfortable with this, but unless there is mal-intent I will just say this is cultural differences and give it a "Its fine. This is fine. THIS. Is fine".
Yes.are they spreading bigotry or hurting the image of black people with negative connotations
The best devil's advocate argument I can think of is that its ethnocentric to apply western notions of racism to traditions of other cultures
But I'm not an asshole, so I won't make that argument
Clearly the only way to celebrate this event is to paint your skin black and lips bigFuck your tradition, create a new one. How about don't fucking wear blackface day? Lot of other countries and people had to give up and traditions and belief because of many reasons, you can do it too.
Good thing Spain is considered part of the West or we might have a problem here
What were they thinking?They say they started in 1885.
https://www.spain.info/en/que-quieres/agenda/fiestas/alicante/cabalgata_de_los_reyes_magos.html
What's the cultural background to this that would lead so many to participate?
Okay. Away from our regional opinion and history.
From their culture and perspective, are they doing this to intentionally to hurt or damage. That's my question.
If the answer is yes: fuck them.
You don't have to intend to be racist lolOkay. Away from our regional opinion and history.
From their culture and perspective, are they doing this to intentionally to hurt or damage. That's my question.
If the answer is yes: fuck them.
People disguises as Balthazar or royal pages from that king in the holiday of Día de Reyes (day of Kings) remembering the catholic tradition of the "three magicain kings" which honored with gifts the newborn Jesus. They do that due lack of black people to perform that role, the same that they use false beards to impersonate Mechior and Gaspar, the other two kings, and the same way that in traditions as moros y cristianos (moor and christians) half of the disguised impersonate moors.
Is not a racist thing, you can find racist behaviour in some sectors of soccer stadiums, etc. But this tradition is not one of those cases. Being offended about this is the same about being offended in a japanese funeral about the guest wearing white clothes instead of the classic black clothing so common in western mournings.
That's the "why" explained.
Finally, when night falls the following day, 5 January, the great moment arrives: the Three Wise Men make their spectacular entry into Alcoy, riding camels and loaded with presents. They ride through the streets of the town, following "antorcheros" (torch bearers) who light up their way. The atmosphere fills with Christmas carols, and the royal pages ("els negres") hand over their presents to the children. They use wooden stepladders to climb up to the balconies and windows of the houses, filling this unique night with magic.