The world of magic is the theme chosen for the Carnival of Santa Cruz 2008, which started a mere 10 days after the visit of the Three Wise Men (Los Reyes Magos).
The Carnival of the capital got going on the 16th January with the competitions of "comparsas", "murgas", "rondallas" - groups of singers and dancers and other musical groups which will last untill Wednesday 30th January, the day of the Election of the Carnival Queen Gala.
Two days later the Tenerife Carnival takes to the streets with the opening procession giving way to the Gran Coso (Apotheosis of the festival) on Tuesday 5th February.
The traditional Entierro de la Sardina (fake funeral procession and burning of a giant effigy of a sardine) takes place the day after and sees off the end of Carnival.
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