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The cobbled streets of Nimes are alive with music, dance, and the centuries-old ritual of bullfighting as the Pentecost Feria returns. Held annually on the fifth weekend after Easter, the fair draws thousands to the southern French city for a celebration of culture, faith, and spectacle. At the centre of it all is tauromachie—an enduring tradition that continues to evoke both admiration and debate. From colourful parades to dramatic passes in the arena, the Feria remains one of France's most iconic cultural events.
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A shadow of Victorino Martin fighting bull appears on the red muleta as Spanish matador Borja guides the bull through it. (AFP)
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Matadors march to the midst of the arena prior to their bullfight, during the opening ceremony of the event. (AFP)
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A Robert Marge fighting bull tosses Clemente, a French matador, as he tries to control the bull with his muleta. (AFP)
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Spanish matador Marco Perez gracefully performs a pass on a Garcigrande fighting bull. (AFP)
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French matador Sebastien Castella performs a pass on a Garcia Jimenez fighting bull during the Pentecost Feria in Nimes, southern France. (AFP)
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A Victorino Martin fighting bull passes through the muleta as Spanish matador Borja Jimenez tries to guide and control it. (AFP)
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The multitude witnesses Spanish matador Borja Jimenez performing a pass on a Victorino Martin fighting bull. (AFP)
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