Thirteen educational institutions hailing from Spain, Mexico, and Portugal will engage in the 'La Malagueta' Bullfighting Schools Contest
Spain's Bullfighting Gallery: La Malagueta Welcomes 13 Schools for the XVIII International Competition
Get ready, bullfighting enthusiasts! The iconic bullring of Málaga will thunder with explosive talent from August 10 to 13 as the XVIII International Schools of Bullfighting Competition, 'La Malagueta,' rolls into town. Organized by the Málaga Provincial Council's Bullfighting School, this exhilarating event is sponsored by Lances de Futuro.
A whopping 13 bullfighting schools from Spain, Portugal, and Mexico will gather to showcase young talents, fighting tooth and nail to make it to the final round. In a groundbreaking move, not only a professional jury but also the public, voting via their mobile devices, will play a pivotal role in determining who advances and who takes home the grand prize.
Francisco Salado, President of the Provincial Council, along with Óscar Medina, Director/Manager of the Málaga Provincial Council's Bullfighting School, and Rafael Ruiz, Director of Holycard, shared these details and highlighted the competition's significance. Over the years, 'La Malagueta' has been a springboard for many promising bullfighters who've gone on to dominate the scene, such as José Garrido, Saúl Jiménez Fortes, Joaquín Galdós, Román, Lama de Góngora, López Simón, Daniel Crespo, and Fernando Rey.
Slip on your chairs and prepare for a free display of raw talent, with shows commencing at 7:00 PM. The grand final on August 13 will be aired on 101 Andalucía and offers the winner a golden opportunity to participate in the bullfighting with picadors of the Great Bullfighting Fair 2025 at the esteemed La Malagueta.
This competition is a testament to the Málaga Provincial Council's unwavering commitment to nurturing young talents and preserving a cherished part of their cultural heritage. As a novel twist, the younger students from all participating schools will put on a preliminary bullfighting exhibition with cows.
With participants from the Málaga Bullfighting School, Antequera, Ronda, Vilafranca de Chira, Portugal, Aguascalientes, Mexico, Valencia, Albacete, CITAR (Guadalajara), Madrid, Sevilla, Motril, Algeciras, and more, this competition promises heated contests and fierce competition. Be there to witness history in the making!
Bullfighting Encyclopedia: HolyCards Publicaciones SL Launches TauroCromos
Coinciding with the XVIII International Schools of Bullfighting Competition, HolyCards Publicaciones SL unveiled its TauroCromos project, a colossal collection of illustrative cards chronicling the glorious world of bullfighting. This ambitious collection boasts cards depicting various bullrings, bullfighters, novilleros, rejoneadores, cuadrillas, cattle, capes, bull ages, bullfighting figures, and an artistic photography section. All stunning photographs are courtesy of the Arjona firm.
The icing on the cake? Each card sports a QR code, leading the collector to a website filled with captivating information about bullfighting figures, bullrings, and various cattle breeds. This collection is available for purchase in newsstands, tobacco shops, and specialized stores, making it a must-have for every bullfighting aficionado's library. So, get ready to embrace the passion and tradition of bullfighting like never before!
Prepare to witness an international assembly of bullfighting schools competing in the prestigious XVIII International Schools of Bullfighting Competition, not limited to Spain, but also welcoming schools from Portugal and Mexico. This event will showcase the next generation of bullfighters, who will battle it out to claim the grand prize.
To accompany the competition, HolyCards Publicaciones SL is launching its TauroCromos project, a comprehensive collection of illustrative cards focusing on the world of bullfighting, offering in-depth knowledge about bullfighting figures, bullrings, and various cattle breeds. Make sure to add this exciting collection to your bullfighting enthusiast library!
