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During the final day of the Manizales Fair, renowned Spanish bullfighter Antonio Ferrera spent time with young students from the Cormanizales Bullfighting School, one of the most prominent training grounds for aspiring bullfighters in Colombia. Ferrera offered motivational words and valuable technical advice, followed by a practical bullfighting lesson. The students, attentive and eager, were inspired by one of Manizales’ most beloved bullfighters, who emphasized the importance of values like camaraderie and humility in the journey to becoming a matador. In a country where the dream of bullfighting faces growing challenges, this interaction highlights the commitment of the bullfighting community to preserve the tradition and support future generations. Galería

The company Cormanizales, in collaboration with the newspaper La Patria, presented awards recognizing the best performances of the 79th Bullfighting Season in Manizales, celebrating the talent and excellence displayed during the fair. Award Highlights: Catedral Award (Top Performer): Juan de Castilla for his remarkable performance with the bull «Buenavida» from the De Santa Bárbara livestock on January 7. Best Livestock: Ernesto Gutiérrez, for the exceptional quality of its bulls. Best Assistant: Ricardo Santana, for his outstanding work in the ring. Best Novice: Felipe Miguel Negret, for his brilliant display in the Taurine Festival. These awards celebrate the skill, technique, and excellence of the key players in one of Latin America’s most prestigious bullfighting fairs.

At the bullfighting fair held today at the Monumental “San Marcos” in Tepeapulco, Ernesto Javier “Calita” emerged as the grand winner, cutting two ears from the second bull of his lot—the only San Isidro bull that allowed for an artistic performance. The evening began with Diego Louceiro, who showcased composure and skill with a well-presented bull from Las Huertas. Louceiro delivered a varied performance, excelling in the placement of banderillas, and concluded with two stabs and a killing blow. He shared a victory lap with Fernando Ángeles from the Mexican Forcados, who successfully executed a brave tackle on the first attempt. Calita, after a lackluster first bull, displayed patience and mastery with the fourth bull, delivering a long, well-structured performance that culminated in a remarkable killing blow, earning two ears. Meanwhile, Juan Pablo Sánchez faced a lot lacking in bravery and effort, showcasing determination but achieving no significant artistic results. Event Highlights: Venue: Monumental “San Marcos” Bullring, Tepeapulco. Bulls: 1 from Las Huertas (good, for rejones); 4 from San Isidro (low performance, except for the 4th, which was noble). Results: Diego Louceiro: Victory lap. Ernesto Javier “Calita”: Silence after two warnings and two ears. Juan Pablo Sánchez: Silence after a warning and silence. Incidents: Brave tackle by Fernando Ángeles from the Mexican Forcados group. Galería