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FEATURE: Traditioneller Stierkampf in Zaragoza, Spanien
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The tradicional " Forcados Portuguese" bullfight is an ancient Portuguese tradition where the men try to dodge the bull without a cape or sword. The bulls are not killed during this type of bullfight.
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FEATURE: Traditioneller Stierkampf in Zaragoza, Spanien
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ruben Albarran/REX Shutterstock (5226668i)
The tradicional " Forcados Portuguese" bullfight is an ancient Portuguese tradition where the men try to dodge the bull without a cape or sword. The bulls are not killed during this type of bullfight.
Bullfighting, Zaragoza, Spain - 12 Oct 2015
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FEATURE: Traditioneller Stierkampf in Zaragoza, Spanien
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ruben Albarran/REX Shutterstock (5226668o)
The tradicional " Forcados Portuguese" bullfight is an ancient Portuguese tradition where the men try to dodge the bull without a cape or sword. The bulls are not killed during this type of bullfight.
Bullfighting, Zaragoza, Spain - 12 Oct 2015
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FEATURE: Traditioneller Stierkampf in Zaragoza, Spanien
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ruben Albarran/REX Shutterstock (5226668k)
The tradicional " Forcados Portuguese" bullfight is an ancient Portuguese tradition where the men try to dodge the bull without a cape or sword. The bulls are not killed during this type of bullfight.
Bullfighting, Zaragoza, Spain - 12 Oct 2015
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FEATURE: Traditioneller Stierkampf in Zaragoza, Spanien
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ruben Albarran/REX Shutterstock (5226668m)
The tradicional " Forcados Portuguese" bullfight is an ancient Portuguese tradition where the men try to dodge the bull without a cape or sword. The bulls are not killed during this type of bullfight.
Bullfighting, Zaragoza, Spain - 12 Oct 2015
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FEATURE: Traditioneller Stierkampf in Zaragoza, Spanien
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ruben Albarran/REX Shutterstock (5226668n)
The tradicional " Forcados Portuguese" bullfight is an ancient Portuguese tradition where the men try to dodge the bull without a cape or sword. The bulls are not killed during this type of bullfight.
Bullfighting, Zaragoza, Spain - 12 Oct 2015
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FEATURE: Traditioneller Stierkampf in Zaragoza, Spanien
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ruben Albarran/REX Shutterstock (5226668l)
The tradicional " Forcados Portuguese" bullfight is an ancient Portuguese tradition where the men try to dodge the bull without a cape or sword. The bulls are not killed during this type of bullfight.
Bullfighting, Zaragoza, Spain - 12 Oct 2015
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Portuguese-style bullfights
August 15, 2013 - Reguengos de Monzaraz, Portugal: A suitcase belonging to one of the forcados contains religious cards and a rosary. Forcados are extremely religious. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 15, 2013 - Reguengos de Monzaraz, Portugal: A member of the Evora forcados performs a face catch, Barbarela style, grabbing the bull by the neck. The forcado must be hang on to the bull's head until it is subdued, otherwise he has to perform another face catch. The "pega" or face catch is the first part of the performance. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 15, 2013 - Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal: Forcados of the Evora group perform a small ritual before entering the arena. Forcados are extremely religious. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 13, 3013 - Alcochete, Portugal: A forcado jumps the barrier to enter the arena. They try to make it as artistic as possible, since its one of the most important rituals before the 'pega' or head catch of the bull. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 15, 2013 - Reguengos de Monzaraz, Portugal: A forcado gets help to put a five-meter long red waistband before the bullfight. The waistband helps to protect their internal organs from the attack of the bull. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 15, 2013 - Reguengos de Monzaraz, Portugal: A forcado gets help to put a five-meter long red waistband before the bullfight. The waistband helps to protect their internal organs from the attack of the bull. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 13, 2013 - Alcochete, Portugal: Guga Oliveira, one of the members of the group of Evora forcados, looks at a teammate praying before the bullfight. Forcados are extremely religious. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 13, 2013 - Alcochete, Portugal: Joaquim Bastinhas, considered one of the most important horseman in Portugal, salutes the group of Evora before the beginning of the bullfight. 'Cortesias' is the ceremony that introduces the performers of the bullfight. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 10, 2013 - Redondo, Portugal: A forcado's jacket stained with blood after the face catch. The jacket distinguishes each group from another because of the different fabrics and patterns. It is also extremely important for the forcados since it passes from generation to generation. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 9, 2013 - Redondo, Portugal: Jose Martins, a member of the group of Evora Forcados, broke his leg after an attempt to wrestle the bull. Forcados get frequent injuries during their career, from broken limbs to more serious injuries like lifelong disabilities or even death. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 13, 2013 - Alcochete, Portugal: Antonio Alfacinha, the leader of the Evora forcados, is assisted by a doctor before each race. Forcados tend to suffer heavy injuries and after a long career their body must be padded for extra protection. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 9, 2013 - Redondo, Portugal: Ricardo Matxira, member of the Evora Forcados, supports a member of the group after the broke his knee during the bullfight. Forcados get frequent injuries during their career, from broken limbs to more serious injuries like lifelong disabilities or even death. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 9, 2013 - Redondo, Portugal: Doctors try to reanimate a forcado after the bull threw him in the air. Forcados get frequent injuries during their career, from broken limbs to more serious injuries like lifelong disabilities or even death. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 9, 2013 - Redondo, Portugal: Forcado of the Evora and Lisbon groups call for help so the injured forcado can be assisted. Forcados get frequent injuries during their career, from broken limbs to more serious injuries like lifelong disabilities or even death. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 15, 2013 - Reguengos de Monzaraz, Portugal: Arena of Requengos de Monzaraz before the bullfight. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 9, 2013 - Redondo, Portugal: A forcado is thrown in the air by the bull while trying to perform a face catch. Sometimes performances go wrong and focados suffer injuries. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 3, 2013, Valverde, Portugal: Arabe,a member of the Evora Forcados group, acts as the 'rabejador' pulling the tail and riding in circles with the bull. This is the third and final part of the forcados performance. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 3, 2013, Valverde, Portugal: A jacket is hanging in the dressing room of the Evora Group of Forcados. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 3, 2013, Valverde, Portugal: José Gomes, member of the Evora forcados, is sad and bloodied after an unsucessful performance. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 3, 2013, Valverde, Portugal: António Alfacinha, the leader of the Evora Forcados, prays in the dressing room before he enters the arena. Forcados are extremely religious. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 3, 2013, Valverde, Portugal: The 'jaqueta' or forcado's jacket in the dressing room before the bullfight. The jacket distinguishes each group from a another because of the different fabrics and patterns. It is also extremely important for the forcados since it passes from generation to generation. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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August 3, 2013, Valverde, Portugal: Antonio Alfacinha, the leader of the Evora Forcados, gives a speech before the bullfight. In each race the leader chooses 18 members of the group for the bullfight. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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July 26, 2013 - Entradas, Portugal: Dinis Caeiro, a member of the Forcados of Evora, leaves the arena after a successful face catch. When the pega is done at the first attempt and with style, the forcado goes around the arena to receive applause and flowers from the public. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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July 26, 2013 - Entradas, Portugal: Jose Martins, member of the Forcados of Evora, is lost in thoughts after a difficult catch of the bull. He was only able to catch the bull after three attempts. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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July 26, 2013 - Entradas, Portugal: Detail of the forcado's jacket and hat. The hat is never washed, the bloodstains reflect the forcados experience. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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July 26, 2013 - Entradas, Portugal: Members of the group of Forcados of Evora dress up in the house of an ex-forcado before the bullfight. When the arenas don¿t have dressing rooms, groups use the house of friends or old members to keep the costs down. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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July 20, 2013 - Evora, Portugal: Joao Madeira, a member of the Evora Forcados group, acts as the 'rabejador' pulling the tail and riding in circles with the bull. This is the third and final part of the forcados performance. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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July 19, 2013 - Evora, Portugal: A forcado grabs onto the bull after the face catch and is helped by his teammate. The forcado muststay on the head of the bull until it is subdued, otherwise he has to perform another face catch. The forcados, Portuguese-style bullfighters, are eight men who challenge the bull directly, without protection or weapon. They form a line facing the bull and the caras (front man) eggs the bull on by "playing" with it and taking steps forward provoking him into a charge to perform a pega de cara (face catch), and once the bull runs forward the first forcado times his jump onto the bull's head and holds onto it, usually around its neck. Then, six forcados jump upon the bull piling upon themselves and grabbing the bull while one forcado grabs the bull by its tail. The objective is to subdue the bull. The forcado who grabbed the bull by the tail (rabejador) is the last one to release the bull after it is subdued. Bull's horns are covered with a protection of leather to prevent it from injuring forcados. The bull is not killed in the arena and, at the end of the corrida, it is led back to its pen, then is usually killed, away from the audience, by a professional butcher. Some bulls, after an exceptional performance, are released to pasture for breeding. Forcados were usually people from lower classes who, to this day, practice their art through amateur associations. They are sometimes called the "suicide squad." (Eduardo Leal/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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