Let’s talk about

The Three Kings Day

Conversational lesson N. 5
1. Context
2. How do we celebrate it in Ecuador?
3. Do you celebrate it at home? How?
4. Why do you think is it important to celebrate this
day?
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context:
How do we celebrate
The Kings Day in
Ecuador?

• In Ecuador, the celebration of the Three

Kings is carried out with parades and walks in
cities such as Riobamba and Quinindé, where
the Three Kings Festival has been organized
since 1990.

• In Santa Ana-Manabí province, there is a

celebration called the “Bajada de Reyes
Magos”, where the festivities begin early in
the morning with the departure of the
traditional Devil who walks through the
streets looking for the Baby Jesus, while
others participate by dressing up as angels
to protect the child.
How do you
celebrate it?
• Do you eat king cake on January 6th?
• Do you exchange presents with your
family?
• Have you ever been to a Kings Day
parade?
• Have you ever participated in a
theatrical performance about the
Kings Day at your school?
Why do you think it
is important to
celebrate this day?
• I think the Kings Day is important because…
• In my opinion…
• Honestly, I believe that…
• I do like to celebrate it because…
• I don’t think we need to celebrate it for…
• I don’t like this festivity since…