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In Finland, the version of the Star boys' procession originating
in the city of Oulu, a musical play known as 'Tiernapojat',
has become established as a cherished Christmas tradition
nationwide. The Tiernapojat show is a staple of Christmas
festivities in schools, kindergartens, and elsewhere, and it
is broadcast every Christmas on the radio and television.
The Finnish Tiernapojat contains non-biblical elements
such as king Herod vanquishing the 'king of the Moors',
and a short song of praise to tsar Alexander
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Purala, Anneli Virkkala
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There are four actors. Their role and outfits may
differ but the outfits are characterized by the following:
'The King Herod' is dressed in a cape and crown.
'The King Murjaanien' is dressed like Herod, and
his face coloured black. 'Knihdin' usually wears a
straight cylindrical-shaped hat. 'Mänkillä' wears a
cape, and he carries a rotating star and sometimes
a cone shaped hat
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There are four actors. Their role and outfits may
differ but the outfits are characterized by the following:
'The King Herod' is dressed in a cape and crown.
'The King Murjaanien' is dressed like Herod, and
his face coloured black. 'Knihdin' usually wears a
straight cylindrical-shaped hat. 'Mänkillä' wears a
cape, and he carries a rotating star and sometimes
a cone shaped hat
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Tiernapojat from Oulu
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by Jukka Leinonen
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