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Horse blessing should bring happiness and health for 2022
In Borcea, a village in Romania, the blessing of horses is a tradition on the festival of the Epiphany. It is said to bring good luck and protection for the coming year and has been practiced for centuries. On this important occasion, the residents of the village decorated their animals with all their diligence. “First the horses take part in a parade and then they compete against each other in beauty pageants in several breed categories. We show how much we care for our animals, they are well fed and beautiful.” “We have the earth and we respect the tradition on the three kings day. We are grateful for all animals.” After the ceremony, the locals traditionally gather with their horses on the banks of the Danube. A priest then always throws a cross in the river. Young men jump in to retrieve it. And he who is the first to pull the cross out of the water should bring health for the coming year.
In Borcea, a village in Romania, the custom on Epiphany has a centuries-old tradition.