Mexico celebra el dia de los Reye Magos con monumental rosca de reyes

On January 6th, Mexicans gathered at the Zócalo in Mexico City to celebrate the Día de los Reyes Magos with a massive rosca de reyes. The rosca, weighing over 9,000 kg, was divided into 200,000 pieces and distributed for free. This event involved 2,000 artisan bakers. The Día de los Reyes Magos, also known as the Feast of the Epiphany, holds significant cultural importance in Latin America and Spain, marking the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem according to Christian tradition.

Where did hundreds of Mexicans gather to celebrate Día de los Reyes Magos?

• Chapultepec Park

• Xochimilco

• Teotihuacan

• Zócalo in Mexico City

How many pieces was the rosca divided into for distribution?

• 150,000

• 250,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

How many artisan bakers participated in making the rosca?

• 2,500

• 2,000

• 1,500

• 1,000

What is another name for Día de los Reyes Magos?

• Fiesta de la Navidad

• Fiesta de la Primavera

• Fiesta de la Epifanía

• Fiesta de la Pascua

According to Christian tradition, what event does January 6th mark?

• The resurrection of Jesus

• The arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem

• The baptism of Jesus

• The birth of Jesus