Underground Carnival

Carnival 1952

Period
Underground Carnival

The 1952 Carnival at a glance

The 1952 Carnival belongs to the “Underground Carnival” period of the festival's history. 1937-1960: banned during the dictatorship, the Carnival survived in the streets and in social clubs.

In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Tronco Verde won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title, 2 in a row), ahead of Orfeón La Paz and Unión Artística El Cabo.

In total, the 1952 roll of honour records 3 awards in 1 category. Did the jury get it right? Every verdict has its own debate: click “Was it fair?” and have your say.

Rondallas and lyrical groups

Performance Was it fair?

3 awards on record. Is any prize from 1952 missing or wrong?