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The Camargue is a region in the South-East of France where bulls and horses have a central place in the in the region's cultural heritage and traditions. The Camargue bulls are raised in semi-freedom between the Mediterranean scrubland and the marshes. Thus, the breed remains wild, and the livestock can be approached only on horseback. The "Gardians" are the local cowboys. Their bond with their horses is crucial to the care of the herd. A fun fact is that foals of the Camargue breed are born entirely brown and turn white as they get older.
Every year, the villages celebrate these two animals, as though they were totems. Throughout the "fêtes votives", several events recall traditions that are intended to celebrate these animals without harming them. In the bullring, the "Course Camarguaise" is a sport performed by the "raseteurs". These men in white must pull up the attributes placed on the bull's horns while it is racing to to win points and bonuses. These young bulls, called "cocardiers", are aged between 4 and 8 years old. After the race they are returned to their meadow and stay there once they have reached maturity. Before the existence of trucks for animal transport, bulls were brought to the bullring by the gardians. This event, called Abrivado or Bandido depending on the point of departure and arrival of the animals, is to this day still performed in the streets of the villages.
This series takes place mainly in Vendargues, France.
Fête de Vendargues 2019
Fête de Vendargues 2018
Fête de Vendargues 2019
Fête de Vendargues 2018
Fête de Vendargues 2019
Fête de Vendargues 2019
Fête de Vendargues 2019
Fête de Vendargues 2019
Fête Vendargues 2020
Fête Vendargues 2020
Centenaire Club Taurin La Muleta
Centenaire Club Taurin La Muleta
Centenaire Club Taurin La Muleta
Fête Vendargues 2020