Other characters forming part of the traditions of modern carnival are 'Rei Momo' (King Momo). Rei Momo is burned at the end of the festivities, on the evening of the third day, the day before Ash Wednesday.
Momo is a representation of all the elements that have to vanish before the period of fasting begins. This figure was also a symbol of infertility. It explains why Rei Momo is burned.
In Curaçao the burning of Rei Momo after the 'Marcha di Despedida' (Farewell March) is accompanied by fireworks, and draws a huge crowd.
Prince and Pancho, who are the bearers of the city's key during the period of carnival, represent customs of late Medieval Europe with its important and autonomous cities, where Merry making and Craziness were supposed to reign during these festivities.
'Rei Momo' is burned at the end of the festivities
