Carnival 1993

The 1993 Carnival at a glance

The 1993 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 “El Circo”. The official poster is the work of Guillermo Pérez Villalta. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Plaza de España, directed by José Antonio Plaza with stage design by Justo Gutiérrez.

The 1993 Carnival Queen was Carlota Bibiana Sosa Borges with the costume “Pim, pam, pum... fuego”, designed by Marcos Marrero and María Díaz, representing Casinos de Juego de Tenerife. Her court was completed by 11 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Juanita Trujillo Fuentes and Senior Queen: Nicolasa García Estévez.

In Adult murgas, Los Singuangos won first prize in Performance (its 5th title; its first win since 1988), ahead of Los Guachipanduzy and Los Chinchosos. In Children's murgas, Los Chinchositos won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title; its first win since 1991), ahead of Los Mamelones and Los Melositos. In Comparsas, Los Cariocas won first prize in Performance (its 5th title; its first win since 1991), ahead of Los Rumberos and Danzarines Canarios. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Orfeón La Paz won first prize in Performance (its 19th title; its first win since 1989), ahead of Gran Tinerfe and Unión Artística El Cabo. In Musical groups, Caña Dulce won first prize in Performance (its 4th title, 4 in a row), ahead of Nobleza Canaria and Chaxiraxi. In Children's costume contest, Elisa Cándida González Pérez won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Jéssica Madrigal Hernández and Yasmina García. In Float contest, Carroza won first prize in Float contest, ahead of Carroza de la Familia carnavalera and Carroza de los Amigos del Jet Foil. In Decorated cars, El circo de los payasos won first prize in Decorated car contest, ahead of Los cascos azules and Circus Todo Hogar.

In total, the 1993 roll of honour records 88 awards in 12 categories. 20 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.