Carnival 1984

The 1984 Carnival at a glance

The 1984 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 Modest Cuixart. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Teatro Guimerá, directed by Sergio García with stage design by Equipo Croma.

The 1984 Carnival Queen was Lucía Luisa Ramos Vaquero with the costume “En la frontera del Universo”, designed by Justo Gutiérrez, representing Centro Comercial Hollywood. Her court was completed by 10 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Mª del Carmen Suárez Perera and Senior Queen: Josefina Olivera Gómez.

In Adult murgas, Los Singuangos won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Afilarmónica Triqui-Traques and Los Mamelucos. In Children's murgas, Los Mamelones won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title; its first win since 1982), ahead of Los Bambas and El Cabito. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Gran Tinerfe won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title, 2 in a row), ahead of Orfeón La Paz and Unión Artística El Cabo. In Children's costume contest, Julia Vanesa Ortiz Carvajal won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Aldemara Padrón Viera and Desirée Izquierdo.

In total, the 1984 roll of honour records 59 awards in 9 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.