Carnival 1978

The 1978 Carnival at a glance

The 1978 Carnival belongs to the “Modern Carnival” period of the festival's history. Since 1976: the Carnival gets its name back and becomes a mass celebration. The official poster is the work of Juan Galarza. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Teatro Guimerá, directed by Ignacio García Talavera with stage design by Alejandro Cabeza.

The 1978 Carnival Queen was Anabel Conde Pérez with the costume “Arlequín, gloria del Carnaval”, designed by Luis Dávila Viera, representing Casa de Venezuela. Her court was completed by 8 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Lorena Ramos González.

In Adult murgas, Afilarmónica Triqui-Traques won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Caraduras. In Children's murgas, Los Lengüines won first prize in Performance (its 4th title; its first win since 1975), ahead of Ni Pico Ni Corto. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Orfeón La Paz won first prize in Performance (its 10th title, 2 in a row), ahead of Masa Coral Tinerfeña. In Costume contest, Miguel Delgado Salas won first prize in Individual. In Children's costume contest, Sandra Lara Álvarez Nieves won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Desirée Ortiz Carvajal and Adelaida Teresa Corbella Ramos. In Float contest, Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero won first prize in Float contest, ahead of Peña Salamanca.

In total, the 1978 roll of honour records 42 awards in 9 categories. 22 prizes were not awarded or were suspended. Did the jury get it right? Every verdict has its own debate: click “Was it fair?” and have your say.