'Los Hijos de Chano el Negro' winners of the Agüimes Murgas Contest

 

'The children of Chano el Negro' won the grand final of the 39th edition of the Agüimes Murgas Contest. His witty and current lyrics full of political criticism conquered the jury on a night of pleasant temperatures that allowed them to enjoy one of the most traditional shows of the municipality's Carnival. The podium was completed with 'Las Inkietas' and 'Ni Quito Ni Pongo', which respectively won the second and third prizes for interpretation.

 

In front of a packed square, the most anticipated event of the 'Great Musical', an allegory of this year's festivities, raised the audience with the performances of the eight murgas that passed the qualification phases. This time the rain gave a truce, so the intelligent humor characteristic of the Agüimes groups filled the Plaza del Rosario without the company of umbrellas.

 

 

 

 

In addition to the acting awards, the jury awarded the prize for best costumes to the Santa Lucía murga 'Los Lenguetudos', while the prize for the most mischievous lyrics went to 'Las Salamandras', and the prize for best presentation went to 'Ni Quito Ni Pongo'. ', the best video for 'Los Pachachos', and the best float in the inaugural parade for the pirate ship of 'William, family and friends'.

 

 

 

 

After the very high level of the Murgas Contest, the Agüimes Carnival faces a great weekend of celebration with the Day Carnival in Playa de Arinaga, which will fill Polizón Avenue with color and glitter. Among the scheduled activities include the Mascot Costume Contest in the morning, the Trova performance and a parade. In the afternoon, merengue and bachata will take center stage under the sounds of the Tribute to Juan Luis Guerra, a preamble to the Quema del Pulpo, which will be accompanied by the Banda Isleña from their departure from Soco Negro. A party with DJ Promaster will put the finishing touch to this complete programme.

 

 

 

The rhythm and casual celebration that characterizes one of the most famous carnivals in the archipelago will also have its festive dose on Saturday in the Plaza del Rosario, where there will be a festival with Edwin Rivera as the star artist, while at the murga venue 'Los Sombreritos' offer the party of the 60s, 70s and 80s. As a culmination of this first big week of the Agüimes Carnival, this Sunday there will be family fun with a fun playground in the Plaza del Rosario, as well as a carnival dance in the Center of Seniors. The complete program is available for download and consultation on the municipal website, www.aguimes.es.