Bullfighting in Nimes is considered to be an important form of sports and entertainment in the city. It is probably one of the oldest and dangerous forms of sports practiced in this French city.
Nimes bullfighting is one of the most popular sports in the city and is loved by loved by countless fans or aficionados. The best venue of bullfighting in Nimes is the Arenes de Nimes. From the year 1853 this arena has been hosting several bull-fights. Bullfighting is played at an international level and the city has earned various medals for France in this field.
There are some ferias or fairs associated with bullfighting that are organized in Nimes. The most famous as well as the wildest bullfighting feria in Nimes is the Feria de
Pentecôte that takes place during the 5 days of the Whitsun weekend. Another feria is held during the time of carnival in the month of February. The Feria des Vendanges is organized at the time of the grape-harvest in the 3rd week of September. Cristina Sanchez became the first woman
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matador or bullfighter of Nimes in the year 1996.
There are some conventional rules of bullfighting in Nimes. The bullfight show is opened with a 'paseo' or walk. Next, the toreros or bullfighters parade wearing bright and colorful costumes. The banderilleros and picadors follow the bullfighters. The fight starts when the bull enters the arena, where the bullfighter waits with his cape and tries to calm down the animal. In this ways he tries to control the bull. This is known as the 'passing phase'. During the second phase the picadors enter the field and provoke as well as injure the animals with lances. The next turn is of the banderilleros. They attack the beast with banderillas to provoke it. The last phase is the muleta phase, when the final death-blow is applied to the bull. Lastly horses and mules are brought in to carry the carcass.
The people of Nimes are extremely passionate about bullfighting and it is very popular among fighters and fans.
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