Apologies for Excellence in Carnival – CMKW Radio Mambí

Santiago de Cuba, July 21st. – Elio Miralles Rodríguez is a professional of the design arts who reconstructs his world of images with a harmonic and popular ability in the new space that since the late 90's of the past century shows his art in the design of tanks, costumes , hats, accessories, from different carnival groups: Kimona Walk, Light Industry, La Placita Children's Walk, Universe Float and Estrellita Children's Cart

one of the The most indigenous groups of the carnival of Santiago: the Paseo La Placita who won the first prize in 1996 as a walking mask ratified in 1997, 1998 and 1999.

In the year 2000, the jury is based on this way This award: "For the delicate design of its design, where the greenery of our countryside is recreated.For the novelty of its presence in carnival parades." His career was solo until 2003, which brought to 8 Hombres Carrozas

It was in 2004 when Elio Miralles became independent and decided to organize near his house, in Gallo between San Ricardo and San Antonio, his In an article published in the magazine Bohemia on the festivals Traditional folk in Cuba, it is written: "Elio Miralles has managed to impress in just over a decade by combining the essential principles of local and national indigenous culture; to the extent they demonstrate a good aesthetic and conceptual taste. "

His last awards were Santiago ¡Siempre Santiago (2010) Grand Prix Santiago Apóstol, Santiago de Fiesta (2011) 1st place, Cuba Musical (2012) Grand Prix Santiago Apóstol, Carnival, Carnival (2013) Grand Prix Santiago Apóstol, Genesis of the Carnival (2014) Santiago Apóstol Grand Prix Prize for the best musical edition Prize for the best costumes Recognition with the mask Recognition of the Provincial Center of the Cultural Heritage and the Carnival Museum for its contribution the oral and intangible heritage of Santiago de Cuba and of my Santiago (2015) 1st place

Although the course of the Carnival practice is short, it has received a dissimilar recognition from the institutions Such as the UNEAC, the Casa del Caribe, the Carnival Museum.Since 2016, she has been performing as Guest Fantasy, obtaining public appreciation and special recognition from the Jury. [19659002] About the 2018 Carnival and the justified presence on the Paseo La Placita, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. it was good to grant Elio Miralles Rodríguez a deserved recognition.

By M.Sc. Irene Cruz Guibert