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Star singers bring blessings and donations to the streets of Lower Austria!
In Lower Austria, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar travel through the communities as star singers and collect money for children in need.
Star singers bring blessings and donations to the streets of Lower Austria!
The festive season brings smiling faces and important traditions in Lower Austria again! Over 22,000 children and young people are currently marching through the streets as Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar to collect money for a charitable cause as part of the star singing event. This deeply rooted Christian tradition, which stands for charity and solidarity, is not only a custom, but also an important solidarity campaign, which has been known since 1959 under the name “Star Singer Campaign”. State Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) emphasizes: “Star singing is a wonderful opportunity to show our solidarity and support people in need.”
A blessed custom
Epiphany singing has a long history and has been celebrated since the 16th century. Every year, from the feast day of Jesus' birth to January 6th, the little kings bring the blessing of the baby Jesus from door to door and ask for donations for needy children around the world. The custom expresses a universal message that the message of Christmas applies to all people at all times, regardless of their origin or skin color. This is also reflected in the fact that in the tradition of some star singers, one of the kings is portrayed by putting on black make-up to represent the African continent, such as erzbistum-koeln.de reported. However, many children these days avoid wearing make-up, often for personal reasons or to be recognized in photos.
The star singers not only bring joy and hope into the homes, but also the necessary blessing for the new year: “Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar wish you health and strength in the new year,” is the message from the young ambassadors. A wonderful and meaningful event that combines both tradition and solidarity is the perfect way to end the year and look hopefully to the future. noen.at emphasizes that this year's commitment by the star singers is more than just a beautiful tradition - it is an important contribution to promoting the well-being of children in need.