Carnival 1990

The 1990 Carnival at a glance

The 1990 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 “Cuentos Infantiles”. The official poster is the work of Paco Martínez. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Plaza de España, directed by Jaime Azpilicueta with stage design by Mario Vanarelli.

The 1990 Carnival Queen was Carmen Gloria Trujillo García with the costume “La Fenice”, designed by Justo Gutiérrez, representing Almacenes El Kilo. Her court was completed by 12 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Patricia Vega Peña and Senior Queen: Nieves Concepción Rodríguez.

In Adult murgas, Los Chinchosos won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Mamelucos and Los Bambones. In Children's murgas, Los Triqui-Traquitos won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title; its first win since 1987), ahead of Los Chinchositos and Los Sofocados. In Comparsas, Los Tabajaras won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Cariocas and Los Valleiros. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Gran Tinerfe won first prize in Performance (its 5th title; its first win since 1986), ahead of Orfeón La Paz and Unión Artística El Cabo. In Musical groups, Caña Dulce won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Mandaroca Tropical and Machu Picchu.

In total, the 1990 roll of honour records 62 awards in 10 categories. 8 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.