Puerto de la Cruz Carnival in Pictures, from Sardine to Samba
The northern town gets going on Ash Wednesday with the «Burial of the Sardine», followed by days of parades, samba bands and elaborate costumes. Our gallery captures the queens, the crowds and the street party.
Johannes Bornewasser is an author, journalist and editor-in-chief of Teneriffa News. He is regarded as a recognised expert on the Canary Islands. Bornewasser is also responsible for the editorial content of the website.
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Photo: Johannes BornewasserIn Puerto, too, all the contenders for the title of Carnival Queen make their appearance.
The grand carnival parade in Puerto de la Cruz is always led by the reigning carnival queen.
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Photo: Johannes BornewasserIn Puerto, too, all the contenders for the title of Carnival Queen make their appearance.The street carnival in Puerto is celebrated to the beat of traditional samba rhythms.And, of course, the next generation of queens is always there too.For many young women, being part of the parade is an absolute dream.The so-called distinguished visitor was, of course, just a jester in fancy dress.And even the ‚Wild West‘ was represented this time.A reference to the regular meat scandals, or simply an unusual costume?The snow globe was one of the most unusual costumes at the «Zoch».Welch verlockender Anblick…Another essential element: the intricately designed costumes.For a long time, Düsseldorf was represented by its carnival prince. However, the partnership was terminated by one party. Düsseldorf’s neighbouring town, Neuss, is now stepping into the breach.Samba bands keep the energy levels high amongst the various groups, getting both the dancers and the spectators in the mood.Just as important as music: traditional costumes. Photo: Johannes BornewasserWhilst in Germany everything is literally over by Ash Wednesday, Carnival in Puerto de la Cruz, incidentally, only really gets going on that very day. It kicks off with the ‚Funeral of the Sardine‘
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