Carnival 1995

The 1995 Carnival at a glance

The 1995 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 “Las Mil y Una Noches”. The official poster is the work of Pepe Duarte. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Plaza de España, directed by José Antonio Plaza with stage design by Cuadrifolio.

The 1995 Carnival Queen was María Elena Luis Luis with the costume “Palabras mágicas”, designed by Marcos Marrero and María Díaz, representing Páginas Amarillas. Her court was completed by 10 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Ana Yéssica Gutiérrez González and Senior Queen: Clorinda Rodríguez Oramas.

In Adult murgas, Afilarmónica Triqui-Traques won first prize in Performance (its 3rd title; its first win since 1981), ahead of Los Singuangos and Afilarmónica Ni Pico-Ni Corto. In Children's murgas, Los Chinchositos won first prize in Performance (its 3rd title; its first win since 1993), ahead of Los Mamelones and Los Bambas. In Comparsas, Los Cariocas won first prize in Performance (its 7th title, 3 in a row), ahead of Los Rumberos and Los Joroperos. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Orfeón La Paz won first prize in Performance (its 21st title, 3 in a row), ahead of Unión Artística El Cabo and Gran Tinerfe. In Musical groups, Caña Dulce won first prize in Performance (its 6th title, 6 in a row), ahead of Nobleza Canaria and Los Yuppies. In Children's costume contest, Eulalia María Vargas Barroso won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Evelin González Rodríguez and Helena Alonso Plá. In Float contest, Carroza won first prize in Float contest, ahead of Carroza and Carroza Paraíso del Carnaval. In Decorated cars, El palacio de las quinientas mil y una noches won first prize in Decorated car contest, ahead of Aladino y su lámpara maravillosa and Kanky.

In total, the 1995 roll of honour records 92 awards in 12 categories. 21 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.