The monarchs, who use their magic to deliver gifts simultaneously, often adopt local appearances during parades. In the capital of Segrià, King Melchior displayed features similar to those of a former city mayor. King Gaspar resembled a well-known lawyer, and King Balthazar had the likeness of an associate professor at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Lleida and a musician.
A tradition that strengthens the link between the magic of the Three Wise Men and the identity of the Lleida community.
A humorous moment occurred during the procession when a group of children saw the flag on Gaspar's float, which featured a large 'G'. The children enthusiastically started shouting the name of the wizard from the Lord of the Rings saga: "Gandalf!".
This practice of adapting the features of the Three Wise Men to recognizable community figures is common in many municipalities, seeking a closer connection with citizens during the most magical night of the year.
