Three kings at Prague Castle
6th January is known as Three Kings day. Procession of Three kings who bring gifts for Infant Jesus is annually replayed in Prague. Loretta square near Prague Castle became a set for this performance, three wise men are played by three boys. Their servants were distributing chocolate coins to crowd of audience.
This Procession has major reason in charity. Gifts for Infant Jesus from three kings are followed by gifts from people. These are later distributed among children who spent Christmas in a hospital.
In a same day children, dressed like three kings, are walking in towns and cities of Czech Republic and asking for donation for charity.
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