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Spectacular, colorful and very striking. This was the parade of Comparsas and Floats that took place yesterday in Torralba de Calatrava on the occasion of the Don Carnal festivities.Although this year only four troupes participated, the high number of members of each of them, the industriousness and color of the costumes, the fantasy of the makeup and the careful choreography, meant that the Torralbeños and Torralbeñas enjoyed a great carnival parade. and that the streets would be filled with light and magic.
The Peñafiel Cultural Association of the municipality of Las Ventas with Peña Aguilera won the first prize, worth 1,000 euros, thanks to their production 'Turkana'. The second prize, consisting of 700 euros, went to the 'Huries' Youth Cultural Association of Quintanar de la Orden, with Industry Email List the theme 'Asteria and the magic of the Perseids'. Finally, the third prize, consisting of 500 euros, went to the 'Peña Puntillo' Cultural Association of Miguelturra with its song 'El reigno de Calatrava'.
As for the local category, the first and only prize, worth euros, went to the AMPA Torralbeña Association with the montage 'Flight of a Thousand Colors'. The City Council also granted bonuses to Juan de la Fuente, the 'Gospel' Choir and 'Los de Siempre', for their permanent involvement in the Carnival and for contributing to cheering up and generating a carnival atmosphere in the streets of Torralba.
Those in charge of presenting the awards were the mayor of Torralbeña, María Antonia Álvaro, and the Councilor for Celebrations, Luis Blanco.Blanco congratulated all the participating troupes and highlighted that "although there was less participation, Torralba de Calatrava was able to enjoy a great Carnival Sunday thanks to the high level and quality of the four troupes that gathered in our town."
In this sense, he thanked “all the participating troupes for the effort made in this atypical year in which the influence and changes in habits generated by the pandemic are still noticeable, but still, and thanks to the work and "The bet of these troupes, we have been able to enjoy a carnival and a very interesting parade.Blanco also thanked the collaboration of the Local Police and Civil Protection "who have ensured the safety and smooth development of the parade."
The Torralbeño Carnival started on Saturday with the opening ceremony held at the House of Culture. A hundred people attended this event that combined humor and recognition.The event began with the presentation of the Prize to the winner of the XXIII Carnival Poster Contest, which this year went to Antonia Valero for 'El Nuevo Renacer'. A second prize was also awarded to Ángel Senén for his poster 'Tribute in life' and Francisco García-Villaraco was named 'Carnavalero'.
After that, the stand-up comedians Tomás García and Paco Calavera made the audience laugh with their show 'Con un pair de monologues'. Covid, travel or mothers-in-law were some of the topics addressed by this pair of comedians whose performance was completed with the Torralbeña chirigota 'Los flamencos del barranco' who burst onto the stage with their funny songs.
On Sunday morning, the Plaza de la Villa became a carnival meeting point with the performance of the Trio Star, which enlivened the vermouth dance. “There was a lot of atmosphere, people took the opportunity to stay out to eat and join in with the afternoon parade,” indicated Luis Blanco, who has encouraged the Torralbeños and Torralbeñas to continue enjoying the carnival with caution.The Torralbeño carnival continues today, Monday, with the Day dedicated to the Street Mask, which will have the collaboration of local associations. Tomorrow, Tuesday, the Children's Carnival will take place, which includes inflatables and face painting in the Plaza de la Villa.
The Peñafiel Cultural Association of the municipality of Las Ventas with Peña Aguilera won the first prize, worth 1,000 euros, thanks to their production 'Turkana'. The second prize, consisting of 700 euros, went to the 'Huries' Youth Cultural Association of Quintanar de la Orden, with Industry Email List the theme 'Asteria and the magic of the Perseids'. Finally, the third prize, consisting of 500 euros, went to the 'Peña Puntillo' Cultural Association of Miguelturra with its song 'El reigno de Calatrava'.
As for the local category, the first and only prize, worth euros, went to the AMPA Torralbeña Association with the montage 'Flight of a Thousand Colors'. The City Council also granted bonuses to Juan de la Fuente, the 'Gospel' Choir and 'Los de Siempre', for their permanent involvement in the Carnival and for contributing to cheering up and generating a carnival atmosphere in the streets of Torralba.
Those in charge of presenting the awards were the mayor of Torralbeña, María Antonia Álvaro, and the Councilor for Celebrations, Luis Blanco.Blanco congratulated all the participating troupes and highlighted that "although there was less participation, Torralba de Calatrava was able to enjoy a great Carnival Sunday thanks to the high level and quality of the four troupes that gathered in our town."
In this sense, he thanked “all the participating troupes for the effort made in this atypical year in which the influence and changes in habits generated by the pandemic are still noticeable, but still, and thanks to the work and "The bet of these troupes, we have been able to enjoy a carnival and a very interesting parade.Blanco also thanked the collaboration of the Local Police and Civil Protection "who have ensured the safety and smooth development of the parade."
The Torralbeño Carnival started on Saturday with the opening ceremony held at the House of Culture. A hundred people attended this event that combined humor and recognition.The event began with the presentation of the Prize to the winner of the XXIII Carnival Poster Contest, which this year went to Antonia Valero for 'El Nuevo Renacer'. A second prize was also awarded to Ángel Senén for his poster 'Tribute in life' and Francisco García-Villaraco was named 'Carnavalero'.
After that, the stand-up comedians Tomás García and Paco Calavera made the audience laugh with their show 'Con un pair de monologues'. Covid, travel or mothers-in-law were some of the topics addressed by this pair of comedians whose performance was completed with the Torralbeña chirigota 'Los flamencos del barranco' who burst onto the stage with their funny songs.
On Sunday morning, the Plaza de la Villa became a carnival meeting point with the performance of the Trio Star, which enlivened the vermouth dance. “There was a lot of atmosphere, people took the opportunity to stay out to eat and join in with the afternoon parade,” indicated Luis Blanco, who has encouraged the Torralbeños and Torralbeñas to continue enjoying the carnival with caution.The Torralbeño carnival continues today, Monday, with the Day dedicated to the Street Mask, which will have the collaboration of local associations. Tomorrow, Tuesday, the Children's Carnival will take place, which includes inflatables and face painting in the Plaza de la Villa.