Carnival 1980

The 1980 Carnival at a glance

The 1980 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 Ernesto Galván Tudela with stage design by Alejandro Cabeza.

The 1980 Carnival Queen was Consuelo Montero Santos with the costume “Encantadora de serpientes”, designed by Justo Gutiérrez, representing Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero. Her court was completed by 8 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Agatha Gallardo Darias.

In Adult murgas, Los Diablos Locos won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Chichiriviches. In Children's murgas, Los Bambas won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title, 2 in a row), ahead of Los Mamelones. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Orfeón La Paz won first prize in Performance (its 12th title, 4 in a row), ahead of Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero. In Costume contest, Miguel Delgado Salas won first prize in Individual. In Children's costume contest, Sandra María García Acosta won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Catalina Rodríguez Darias and Lorena Ramos González. In Float contest, Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero won first prize in Float contest, ahead of Peña Salamanca and Carroza de los Niños cantores del viento. In Decorated cars, Clown won first prize in Decorated car contest, ahead of El chicharro and Peña Los Náufragos.

In total, the 1980 roll of honour records 51 awards in 10 categories. 25 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.