Friday, May 30, 2008

Santa Cruz' Monstrous Carnaval 2009

Corpus Christi was only yesterday, it's still officially Spring, we haven't had summer yet, let alone autumn, or heaven forbid let's not talk about Christmas at the end of May ...

And yet here they are, making plans for next February's carnaval already. Surely, this is proof that the partying in Tenerife never stops?

We learn that a poster design has been chosen for the Santa Cruz Carnaval 2009, which on it's own would not be monstrous news, but the reports also tell us what the theme is to be.

It's entirely optional - come in whatever costume you like - but if you're planning on being here for carnaval you might like to have a costume to match the theme, which next year, will be el cine de terror (Horror Films). Didn't Puerto de la Cruz do that theme already?

It does all seem a bit premature, but who are we to complain? The news reports give us a clue to the reason for getting an unprecedented move on, saying that this year the fiesta is going to get "exterior promotion without precedents."

With that prospect, we're sure the carnaval will be monstrous - as in huge - and you'll be in good company. (Better than being organized ma�ana!) It also gives you chance to book well in advance, because nearby hotels will fill up.

The poster, which was chosen from amongst 111 entries, is by Gonzalo Luis �lvarez Fern�ndez and entitled "Bailarina Monstruosa" (Monstrous Dancer).

Yes, we're fully aware that the poster depicts Herman Munster in a bra and tutu, with pink wings borrowed off a Christmas angel, but believe us when we tell you that such an outfit would be considered quite conservative at Carnaval! :)

We don't think it matters how well you dance at carnaval, or not ...