Carnival 1989

The 1989 Carnival at a glance

The 1989 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. Its theme was “Egipto”. The official poster is the work of Javier Mariscal. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Plaza de España, directed by Jaime Azpilicueta with stage design by Chicho Ibañez Serrador.

The 1989 Carnival Queen was María Remedios Ramos Díaz with the costume “Chicharro carnavalero”, designed by José Julio Rodríguez, representing Centro Comercial Maya. Her court was completed by 12 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Ana Belén Suárez and Senior Queen: Mª. del Carmen Pérez Morales.

In Adult murgas, Los Mamelucos won first prize in Performance (its 4th title; its first win since 1986), ahead of Los Trasnochados and Los Chinchosos. In Children's murgas, Los Mamelones won first prize in Performance (its 6th title, 2 in a row), ahead of Los Triqui-Traquitos and Los Sofocados. In Comparsas, Los Cariocas won first prize in Performance (its 3rd title, 3 in a row), ahead of Danzarines Canarios and Los Valleiros. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Orfeón La Paz won first prize in Performance (its 18th title, 3 in a row), ahead of Peña del Lunes 1965 and Unión Artística El Cabo. In Musical groups, Los Gavilanes won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Nobleza Canaria and Caña Dulce. In Choreographic groups, Sentir Canario won first prize in Presentation (best costume) (its 2nd title, 2 in a row), ahead of Candilejas and Tosca. In Children's costume contest, Bibiana González García won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Elisa Cándida González Pérez and Yuraima González Santos.

In total, the 1989 roll of honour records 84 awards in 11 categories. 23 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.