Barranquilla Chooses Maria Juliana Olaciregui as Queen of the Carnaval de la 44 for 2027
Barranquilla has a new queen for the 2027 Carnaval de la 44. Maria Juliana Olaciregui Jimenez, a social communicator and dancer associated with the Son de Mar comparsa, was officially presented as the queen of this popular celebration. Her selection marks the beginning of preparations for a new edition of one of the city’s main […]
Barranquilla has selected María Juliana Olaciregui Jimenez as the queen for the 2027 Carnaval de la 44. This choice signifies the start of preparations for one of the city's premier carnival events. Olaciregui, a social communicator and dancer connected to the Son de Mar comparsa, brings expertise in dance and folkloric traditions, which are central to the Carnaval de la 44.
In addition to Olaciregui, the city has also crowned Rey Momo Jefry Oquendo Arrieta. He is a dance teacher and cultural entrepreneur. The court will also include a children's court, with 12-year-old Luciana Cecilia Florez Alemán as the queen and 13-year-old Aram Joel Calderón Díaz as the king and accordionist. Both children have gained recognition in vallenato festivals.
The formation of this new carnival monarchy aims at promoting traditional carnival expressions and increasing the visibility of the artists, dancers, musicians, and cultural organizers involved. This dual-queen system, while potentially confusing, serves to further underscore the cultural richness and depth of Barranquilla's Carnival celebrations.
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