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Alternative Bullfight

Richard Milian on the day of his alternative to Dax with his witness El Cordobs. His godfather Paco Camino does not appear here

The alternative is, at the bullfight , the ceremony during which the ( matador beginner) acquires the rank of

Summary

Introduction

During this special bullfight, the matador's oldest offered to young bullfighter's sword, his muleta and his first bull History

In the nineteenth century the validity of alternatives taken elsewhere that Madrid was disputed: some say only alternative Madrid were valid. Today, all are valid, even those taken in France. These have long been regarded as void in Spain , even after those made elsewhere than in Madrid have been universally regarded as valid.

Confirmed

If the alternative has been made elsewhere than in Madrid, when the new matador comes first in the Spanish capital, he must "confirm" during a ceremony similar to that of the alternative. It is the same in Mexico, for the matadors who have not taken the alternative to Mexico.

References

  1. La Corrida by Francis Coupry, Essentials Editions Milan

See also

Chronology of alternative
Eighteenth century nineteenth century 1901-1920 1921-1940 1941-1960 1961-1980 1981-2000 from 2001 to 2020
Matador
Matadors List of bullfighters
/matador
Clothing Dress lights Montero Coleta
Accessories Trastos Capote Verdugo descabello Muleta Rejn
Style and techniques A recibir Wore GAYOLE Aguante Al volapi Brindis Citar Desplantes Dominio Duende Temple Tremenda
Passes List of cape passes List of passes muleta
Respects Trophy Vuelta A hombros General Escalafn
Training School taurine Novillero Alternative Chronology of alternative
Other topics
Glossary of bullfighting Around the bullfighter Around the bull Arena aficin History Opposition to bullfighting


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