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Epiphany falls on January 6th, and is known as Three Kings Day. Traditionally it marks the day when the three kings presented their gifts to the baby Jesus.
A widespread custom connected with this day is "star singing". Some of the singers are dressed as the three kings and carry a star with them as they sing in the streets that is representing the star which guided the three kings in the biblical story.
In the Lötschental in Canton Valais the festival takes place on January 5th, when elaborately dressed kings parade on hobby horses accompanied by jesters. They are accompanied by two companions, known as "goigglär", dressed in colourful costumes, whose job is to draw attention to their horse and show it off as they make their way round the houses of the village notables and then into the restaurants, eating and drinking at each. The same custom is also carried out on New Year's eve with minor differences.
A widespread custom connected with this day is "star singing". Some of the singers are dressed as the three kings and carry a star with them as they sing in the streets that is representing the star which guided the three kings in the biblical story.
In the Lötschental in Canton Valais the festival takes place on January 5th, when elaborately dressed kings parade on hobby horses accompanied by jesters. They are accompanied by two companions, known as "goigglär", dressed in colourful costumes, whose job is to draw attention to their horse and show it off as they make their way round the houses of the village notables and then into the restaurants, eating and drinking at each. The same custom is also carried out on New Year's eve with minor differences.
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