On a day marked by creativity and color, Herencia celebrated its most emblematic day of Carnival with the traditional Offerings Parade last Tuesday. This event, the heart of the municipality’s carnival festivities, brought together an enthusiastic crowd of both participants and spectators, reaffirming the cultural richness and tradition that envelop this carnival, one of the most prominent in the region.
This year’s edition has shone with exceptional participation, unfolding a vibrant spectacle of wit, music, and dance in the streets of Herencia that captured the essence of the festival. The prize classification, announced at the end of the parade, recognized the talent and effort of the participants in various categories.
Local Floats: A Journey Through History and Fantasy
In the category of Local Floats, the first prize went to “Axonsou” with its theme “1492, Discovering the new world”, a tribute to the journeys that changed the history of humanity. “Los Traviesos” took the second place with “Afrotopia”, and “Los Imposibles” completed the podium with “Atlantis, impossible in a lost world,” immersing the audience in mythical underwater adventures.
Charangas: Rhythm and Joy in Every Note
The music and rhythm had their special recognition in the Charangas category. “La Corchea” of Pedro Muñoz took first place with “I am the only place where there is carnival take care of me!”, while “La Garrota” of Daimiel took second place with “Circus Fantasy”.
Comparsas, Chirigotas, and Peñas: Creativity Without Limits
Euphoria Dance, with “The silent film” from Villafranca de los Caballeros, led the Comparsas, Chirigotas, and Peñas category, followed by the Attitude Association of Campo de Criptana with “Namaste, the golden triangle”. Spirit Dance by company and their proposal “The anthill: spirit rocks ants” from Alcázar de San Juan positioned in third place, demonstrating the diversity and richness of the proposals presented.
Special Floats: Grandeur and Spectacle
The Special Perlé 2024 Award was given to “El Burleta” of Campo de Criptana for “The kingdom of ice”, transporting viewers to a magical winter world. “Los dementes” and “Los Perchas” followed with their interpretations of “the divine comedy” and “Purgatory, punishment and forgiveness,” respectively, showing the high competitive level of this category.
Special Mentions: The Public Decides
This year, the special mentions voted by the attending public have been awarded to Euphoria Dance and El Burleta, highlighting their connection and impact among the spectators.
From the organization of the Herencia Carnival, we extend our sincerest congratulations to all the participants for their dedication and passion, elements that make this carnival an unforgettable event every year. See you in 2025 to continue celebrating together the magic of the Herencia Carnival!
Spanish post in Herencia ilumina su Carnaval con el esplendor del Desfile del Ofertorio 2024
