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Carnaval Photos |
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We are proud to say that Cozumel Insider was the FIRST Cozumel website to publish an extensive gallery of Carnaval photos as well as an accurate Calendar of Events in advance so as to allow more travelers the chance to plan to be here for the festivities.
So sit back, relax and browse our Carnaval gallery of photos and just imagine yourself here in Cozumel participating next time! Since the Cozumel Carnaval Gallery began in 2003, we've sure had a lot of fun, met alot of new island visitors and made tons of memories to last a lifetime! If you missed this year, come join us next year as it is bound to be even bigger and better than ever!
| Photos from Carnaval 2007 - Introduction of King & Queen Candidates |
Excitement exploded on the island this weekend as the Pre-Carnaval 2007 activities officially got underway to elect the official King and Queen of Carnaval as well as the King and Queen of Alegria. Returning once again to the large outdoor auditorium of Moby Dick under this year’s theme of “Lights, Camera, Action!” the host for Carnaval 2007, Memo Lara, spoke to a sell out crowd welcoming everyone and encouraging all to participate in this year’s festivities as Carnavaleros!
Before announcing this year’s candidates for King and Queen of Carnaval 2007, Memo welcomed the King and Queen of Carnaval 2006 and recognized Cozumel’s Presidente Gustavo Ortega Joaquín as well as a representative of the State Governor’s office attending on behalf of Quintana Roo’s Governor Felix Canto (former Presidente of Cozumel). Gustavo spoke to the animated crowd of Carnavaleros thanking the Committee for their hardwork in organizing the activities and sharing his life long enthusiasm for Carnaval. Gustavo closed his remarks by saying that he hopes Carnaval 2007 will be the best in the island’s history.
After a boisterous round of applause from the excited crowd, Sr. Memo began by introducing the 3 lovely candidates who have stepped forward this year to compete for the title of Queen of Carnaval 2007! Queen candidates this year are Helen Ayerim Gutierrez Puerto, Manuela de los Angeles Lopez Meza and Karla Peniche Hernandez.
All three Queen candidates were born and raised on the island and each spoke a few words to the crowd about their desire to be Cozumel’s Queen of Carnaval 2007. After these introductions and speeches from each candidate as to why they should be selected as Queen, Memo then announced the handsome candidates for King of Carnaval 2007 which are Marcos Villanueva Court, Francisco Javier Perera Lopez and Jesus Manuel Acosta Pacheco. As with the Queen candidates, all 3 King candidates were born and raised in Cozumel and each was given the opportunity to address the crowd and explain why they wanted to be Cozumel’s King of Carnaval 2007.
All of the candidates assured the crowd that if elected they would work for Cozumel to ensure Carnaval 2007 is the best ever in accordance with the Presidente’s wishes! The candidates then all danced around the stage together as they encouraged the crowd to participate with applause. Afterward all the candidates returned to the stage and called for "Carnavaleros" of the community to get involved this year like never before.
The Event Host Memo then closed the evening's events with another call for everyone to become "Carnavaleros" and participate in Carnaval 2007 to help make it the most exciting in Cozumel history! He then introduced the world famous Wilfrido Varga Orchestra & Band to the anxious and excited sell-out crowd of Carnavaleros who enthusiastically began the Carnaval 2007 season by dancing until 4am.
Candidate #1: Helen Ayeriam Gutiérrez Puerto
I will inject happiness for all of Cozumel. In every dance that I do, each of my steps will be made to entice the public to surrender themselves to the happiness of Carnaval.
Candidate #2 : Manuela de los Ángeles López Meza
I will give life to the Carnaval festivities with my enthusiasm and love for Cozumel. I will infect the city with happiness and entertainment so that these traditional holidays come alive.
Candidate #3 : Karla Peniche Hernández
I will invite all people present at all of the events of Carnaval to be a part of the ambiance by dressing in masquerade so that they feel more a part of this event that every year is a major heyday with our visitors.
Candidate #4 : Marcos Villanueva Court
I will motivate the people with all the glamor of my costumes. I will invite all my friends to participate as well as the community in general to go out to the streets to enjoy each of the parades, dances and all of the events that are conducted for Carnaval.
Candidate #5 : Francisco Javier Perera López
I have proposed to the community, although I am not the King of Carnaval yet, that they all disguise themselves in costume for Carnaval, live and enjoy all the events that are scheduled so that all those who visit us will know just how traditional holidays of Cozumel are conducted.
Candidate #6 : Jesús Manuel Acosta Pacheco
If I was elected the King of Carnival 2007 I would exhort all of the community of Cozumel to get involved in this holiday that only on this island can be lived. The magic and excitement has to flow from our hearts in order to be able to enjoy to the fullest each of the events and parades of Carnaval.
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