Carnival 1982

The 1982 Carnival at a glance

The 1982 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 Néstor A. Bruno. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Teatro Guimerá, directed by Sergio García with stage design by Alejandro Cabeza.

The 1982 Carnival Queen was María del Pino Martín Mesa with the costume “Eterna primavera”, designed by Luis Dávila Viera, representing Unión Artística El Cabo. Her court was completed by 8 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Sandra Laura Álvarez Nieves.

In Adult murgas, Los Chichiriviches won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title; its first win since 1979), ahead of Afilarmónica Triqui-Traques and Afilarmónica Ni Pico-Ni Corto. In Children's murgas, Los Mamelones won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Rebeldes and Los Piotinos. In Comparsas, Los Joroperos won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title, 2 in a row). In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Orfeón La Paz won first prize in Performance (its 14th title, 6 in a row), ahead of Gran Tinerfe. In Children's costume contest, Ángeles Rodríguez González won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Isabel Gómez Blanco and Dácil Saavedra González. In Decorated cars, Niños cantores del viento won first prize in Decorated car contest, ahead of Los Chichilimony's.

In total, the 1982 roll of honour records 50 awards in 9 categories. 24 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.