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The Auditorium and Convention Centre, the Batel dressed last night, Friday February 8 gala to mark the conclusion of the Grand Final Chirigotas XI Regional Competition of Cartagena. The occasion deserved.
And, this was the first year the Municipal Auditorium hosted this event, which has meant an increase in the number of places with respect to Nuevo Teatro Circo, since it has gone from 900 to 1,400 seats.
They were the last to take the stage, but the wait was rewarded for The Stand ye, the joke of Beniaján, who rose up with the first prize of the Grand Final, worth 2,400 euros. At around 02.45 hours of morning, the panel of judges, after deliberation, it was decided to issue the ruling.
Thus, after the winners are in the podium The Robinsons Island (1,550 euros), The Singuangos (950 euros), The Chochonis (500 euros) and The Preppy Acho (400 euros), second, third, fourth and fifth, respectively.
About 20.00 hours marked the start of Final, led by journalists and Silvia Meroño Miguel Mateo, which were presented to each of the five finalist groups, a total of eleven, who made ​​it to the Final.
The Robinsons Island, dressed for the occasion of Gypsies, were responsible for breaking the ice to the beat of Flamenco and Sevillanas.
Before facing the public, attempted to overcome the nerves and stressed that the award had already won and they just wanted to enjoy with people.
The Treasure of Our Lady of Mercy, the Cartagena harbor views or the return of the bulls to public television were among the issues discussed during his performance.
Behind them, sickly fools wearing straitjackets jumped on stage.
It was the time of The Preppy Acho. Illusion never lost, commented backstage its members, for whom the parade is the best of Carnival.
Twenty minutes subtracted in the crisis, the Chinese mafia or the Royal Family were the subject of a letter in which humor made ​​his way as usual at these parties.
Fool the Cocoon, or what is the same, The Singuangos, were third in acting.
Defenders of first place in the last edition, again criticizing the cuts in health, alluded to the scandals of the Royal Family or highlighted figure of the Duchess of Alba.
In addition, also recalled his 25 years in the Carnivals.
Ecuador exceeded the gala, the lights went out Batel, and only a few candles, gave way to some widows, Chochonis. Already in dressing rooms, commented that it was the first time they reached the final and they just wanted to enjoy this opportunity. Their lyrics rescued the loss of values ​​in society, the problem of banking or reopening the commissary, to end the hot topic, the Gangnam Style.
And finally, the joke of Beniaján, which this year went to set yourselves.
The wrench, pliers, level, tape, meter, 3 in 1 or stylus were some of the tools in this workshop, as I said before going on stage, just wanted to stop being stops.
Rajoy cuts, foreclosures, new technologies or pasodoble dedicated to the kisses were among the issues discussed.
Always looking for interaction with the public, managed to get smiles through his wrench and standing in the middle of the action for you to Time or his peculiar oiler.
The Final of this year has had two sessions.'s First at 20.00 hours and the second at 23.30 hours. Following the latter, the jury announced the winners of the night.
Back in the day on Thursday January 7, when there was the semifinal, took delivery of the first awards.
So, the awards for best music and lyrics in both relapsed Beniaján the joke, the staging was placed in the hands of the Robinsons of the island, while the joke, those who always turn green, took the prize for best costume.
In total, in the eleventh edition of this competition, eleven participated jokes: The Salibillas, Los Singuangos, Los Jopys, Pijo Acho, The Missing, The Robinsons Island, The Chochonis, Those who always turn green, not to classics by fact, the joke of Cabezo de Torres and Beniaján Chirigota.
CONTINÚA CARNIVAL IN THE STREETS OF CARTAGENA
Today, Saturday, 9 February, the Carnival festivities move to the street.
And, at 12.00, will act in different chirigotas Icue Square and City Hall. But undoubtedly the highlight of this carnival will be this afternoon with the Grand Parade to gather at 18.00 the extras, jokes and choreographic groups in Cavite Heroes Square.
The tour will begin at 2013 Main Street, and from there to Plaza de San Sebastián, Carmen.
Spain Square, Paseo Alfonso XIII, lane Carmelites / Adoration until junction with à ngel Bruna and XIII Anfonso tour heading back to Plaza Spain, to the door of the Pavilion of the Institute Jiménez de la Espada.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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