There was a lot of desire in the hundreds of people, especially the members of the 16 carnival groups who, finally, after a year and a half, were able to show their talent and creativity in the first post-pandemic arena. The parade, which took place in the Costa Martiánez Tourist Complex and specifically, between the swimming pools and the open-air museum designed by the prestigious Lanzarote artist César Manrique, set a new milestone for this edition of the Puerto de la Cruz Summer Carnival which, by its own merits, has already become the Tenerife Summer Carnival.
A broad municipal representation with the mayor, Marco González, at the fore, valued that this possibility, which was only a dream a few months ago, would become a reality, “with a commitment and work on the part of the groups that must be emphasized, since behind them there are hundreds, thousands of people who collaborate to make it possible, “said the president.
More than 500 people, upon invitation, were able to enjoy with all the security measures of a show that many have missed directed on this occasion by Geni Afonso in which comparsas, the murgas Puertopotras, Másquepotras and Pequepotras participated and in which also there were batucadas and the parade of the fifteen candidates who opted for the King of Carnival, a title that the young Alexis Estrada finally got with his fantasy “Magical creature of the Lake”, by designer Daniel Pagés, on Friday night.
Compliance with sanitary measures
Like the Gala, yesterday’s act was held with all the guarantees of health security and compliance with COVID-19 measures. Both the State security forces and bodies, as well as the Local and National Police, the company in charge of the Security and Civil Protection plan, were part of a device that guaranteed security inside and outside the enclosure.
“Making it possible this Carnival is part of our work to give opportunities to the sectors most affected by the health crisis, which are at the same time those who with their creativity and joy help us all to overcome this nightmare that, with steps forward such as this one, is already being left behind ”, underlined the Councilor for Fiestas, Alberto Castilla.
After the celebration of the Carnival Coso, another edition of the Summer Carnival ends, which is consolidated as a commitment to caring for and promoting one of the most identitarian popular culture samples on the Island, such as Carnival, and which is already looking to next year with renewed enthusiasm. to continue joining efforts from the entire sector, and from all the islands, in order to vindicate the summer carnivals and continue with new ideas, breaking down borders and stereotypes after the successful Gala for the election of the Carnival King that took place on Friday.
