Carnival 1999

The 1999 Carnival at a glance

The 1999 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 Mundo del Cómic”. The official poster is the work of Néstor Santana. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Plaza de España, directed by Francis Suáres y Geni Afonso with stage design by Guillermo Afonso.

The 1999 Carnival Queen was Laura Pérez Castro with the costume “A los pies de Yalpur”, designed by Vicente Vargas, representing Azul Televisión. Her court was completed by 10 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Andrea Sabina Cañadas and Senior Queen: Mª. Ángeles Peña Trujillo.

In Adult murgas, Los Bambones won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Diablos Locos and Los Singuangos. In Children's murgas, Los Guachipanduzy won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Pita Pitos and Los Triqui-Traquitos. In Comparsas, Los Joroperos won first prize in Performance (its 3rd title; its first win since 1982), ahead of Tropicana and Los Rumberos. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Orfeón La Paz won first prize in Performance (its 23rd title; its first win since 1996), ahead of Gran Tinerfe and Masa Coral Tinerfeña. In Musical groups, Sabor Isleño won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Chaxiraxi and Caña Dulce. In Children's costume contest, Carla Rodríguez González won first prize in Individual women's. In Float contest, Carroza won first prize in Float contest, ahead of Carroza de Jesús Domingo Sabina Santana Las Chafiras and Carroza. In Decorated cars, Gúfalo Mill won first prize in Decorated car contest, ahead of Pitufilandia and Los del patio.

In total, the 1999 roll of honour records 75 awards in 12 categories. 12 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.