Angie Hernandez Gifts of the Magi at the Loisaida Center

Location: Loisaida Center – 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009
Date: January, 6th, 2025
Description: Three Kings Day is celebrated on January 6 throughout the Spanish-speaking world to mark the birth of Jesus and the gifts brought to the child by the Magi after following the star of Bethlehem, which guided them through their journey. This tradition continues, especially in the Loisaida community of Manhattan, by the Puerto Rican families. In 2000, with the support and encouragement of Carlos “Chino” Garcia and CHARAS, María de los Angeles “Angie” Hernández Osorio, an indefatigable advocate for Boricua culture, education, and the arts, presented her first production of “The Gifts of the Magi.” The play was originally a longer theatrical piece showcased at the Henry Street Playhouse, titled; “Peace/La Paz,” co-written with Nuyorican poet Tato Laviera in the late ’80s. It has taken on various forms since its inception and evolved to a shorter, more musical version, produced and directed by Angie’s son, musician, and current board member of CHARAS, David “Daso” Soto, and presented at the Loisaida Center.

This year’s version of Angie Hernandez’ Gifts of the Magi will be presented exclusively to local children at the Loisaida Center on January 6, 2025, to celebrate the power of love, family, hope, and the joy of childhood.

Cast:

3 Kings: Kiki Cotto, Marc Reign, David Hernandez

Astronomer: Ivan Calcano

Herod: David DāSo Soto

Mary: Caridad De La Luz
Joseph: Eric Diaz
3 Dancers CAMELS / VEJIGANTES: Casidy, Skylar & Sasha
Young Jesus: Pending
Grown Jesus: Pending

(*To be updated.)

Loisaida Magi

Angie Hernandez’s Gifts of the Magi Celebration

Date: January 6th, Saturday

First show at 12 PM, Second show at 2PM (please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the show)

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Please lend your contribution to the legacy of the Loisaida neighborhood by donating to Angie Hernandez’s Three King’s Celebration! This is a yearly event that celebrates diversity and the spirit of kindness through gift giving. Your donation will go toward providing gifts for children and food vouchers for families of Loisaida who are the most in need. All the while helping to uplift a cultural movement started by our muse and inspiration, Angie Hernandez. Angie’s interpretation of the Epiphany, Los Treyes Reyes or Three Kings story is a celebration of giving and rejoicing in the glory of spirit and goodness in humanity.
Loisaida Magi is a team of community organizations and volunteers who unite yearly to secure the rich Puerto Rican cultural legacy of Angie Hernandez and support her goal to provide gifts, food, and a positive experience by retelling a culturally relevant story. Every year we provide food vouchers and presents for the children and families of Loisaida who need it the most. This year we dearly need your help in continuing our mission.