Băieţi cu steaua pe Calea Dudeşti
Boys with Christmas Star on Dudeşti Street
The ritual takes place in the time between Christmas
and the Epiphany. The texts spoken have a relatively
recent and scholarly origin and have circulated
integrated in the Herods’ Theatre. The authors are
anonymous monks who were familiar with the biblical
writings.
The photography shows the ritual taking place in a
pauper side of Bucharest (as confirmed by the
accompanying note the object is Dudesti Street, a
street situated in the city’s periphery). The group
has stopped in front of a semi-basement. The
photographer has come close enough, so two pairs of
eyes have caught him.
The Star is made of paper and tinsel, its center
being occupied by the Nativity scene.
