Dancing with the Devil

The forcados are constituted of a group of 8 men with one leader. The leader will stand in the middle of the arena and call the bull in the hope that the animal will charge him. Once the bull charges, the lead forcado will attempt to grab the animal by the horns and not fall off until the rest of his team control the animal. If he is unsuccessful, he will get up and try again, as many times as needed, or until he can no longer do it. Unlike in Spain where the bull is killed in the arena, the Portuguese bullfight revolves around two acts. The first being control of the bull by a rider on a horse, and the second the Forcados take over.
A forcado from the Forcados Amadores de Cascais, is run over by the charging bull after an uncessesful 'pega' (grab) at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. The forcados are constituted of a group of 8 men with one leader. The leader will stand in the middle of the arena and call the bull in the hope that the animal will charge him. Once the bull charges, the lead forcado will attempt to grab the animal by the horns and not fall off until the rest of his team control the animal. If he is unsuccessful, he will get up and try again, as many times as needed, or until he can no longer do it. Unlike in Spain where the bull is killed in the arena, the Portuguese bullfight revolves around two acts. The first being control of the bull by a rider on a horse, and the second the Forcados take over.
1 manb A forcado from the Forcados Amadores de Cascais, is run over by the charging bull after an uncessesful 'pega' (grab) at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. The forcados are constituted of a group of 8 men with one leader. The leader will stand in the middle of the arena and call the bull in the hope that the animal will charge him. Once the bull charges, the lead forcado will attempt to grab the animal by the horns and not fall off until the rest of his team control the animal. If he is unsuccessful, he will get up and try again, as many times as needed, or until he can no longer do it. Unlike in Spain where the bull is killed in the arena, the Portuguese bullfight revolves around two acts. The first being control of the bull by a rider on a horse, and the second the Forcados take over.
 The lead forcado calls to the bull 'O toro lindo!' (hey beautiful bull) in the hope that the bull will charge at him at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. The rest of his 8 man team waits in the back hoping that he will grab the bull by the horns and not fall off.
2 manb The lead forcado calls to the bull 'O toro lindo!' (hey beautiful bull) in the hope that the bull will charge at him at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. The rest of his 8 man team waits in the back hoping that he will grab the bull by the horns and not fall off.
 A crucifix is seen lying on top of a traditional hat worn by the Forcados at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. The Forcados, consist of 8 man teams with a leader. The leader will attempt to grab the charging bull by the horns without falling off before the rest of the team controls the animal.
3 manb A crucifix is seen lying on top of a traditional hat worn by the Forcados at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. The Forcados, consist of 8 man teams with a leader. The leader will attempt to grab the charging bull by the horns without falling off before the rest of the team controls the animal.
 An anxious Hugo Figueira, the lead forcado of the Forcados Amadores do Redondo, is covered in blood after successfully making the 'pega' (the grab) at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. Hugo was promoted to the commander of his group shortly after this bullfight because of his contnued success in grabbing the charging bull. PETER PEREIRA
4 manb An anxious Hugo Figueira, the lead forcado of the Forcados Amadores do Redondo, is covered in blood after successfully making the 'pega' (the grab) at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. Hugo was promoted to the commander of his group shortly after this bullfight because of his contnued success in grabbing the charging bull. PETER PEREIRA
Bandilheiro, Marco Sabino, keeps his eye on the action developing in the bullfighting arena in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. A bandilheiro since he turned 17, Marco will jump in to help position the bull in the correct spot in the arena before it charges the Forcados, who will attempt to grab the charging animal by the horns.
5 manb Bandilheiro, Marco Sabino, keeps his eye on the action developing in the bullfighting arena in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. A bandilheiro since he turned 17, Marco will jump in to help position the bull in the correct spot in the arena before it charges the Forcados, who will attempt to grab the charging animal by the horns.
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
6 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 Hugo Figueira, the commander of the Forcados Amadores do Redondo, grabs the charging bull by the horns as the rest of his team jumps in to control the 'pega' (the grab). PETER PEREIRA
7 manb Hugo Figueira, the commander of the Forcados Amadores do Redondo, grabs the charging bull by the horns as the rest of his team jumps in to control the 'pega' (the grab). PETER PEREIRA
 The Forcados Amadores de Redondo, are dressed in traditional costume, as they anxiously wait to see which of them will be selected to become part of the 8 man team which will attempt to grab the charging bull by the horns at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portual. PETER PEREIRA
8 manb The Forcados Amadores de Redondo, are dressed in traditional costume, as they anxiously wait to see which of them will be selected to become part of the 8 man team which will attempt to grab the charging bull by the horns at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portual. PETER PEREIRA
The director of the bullfighting arena answers questions in his office, the posters on the wall of the Figueira da Foz arena tell a long story of bullfighting in the country of Portugal. The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
9 manb The director of the bullfighting arena answers questions in his office, the posters on the wall of the Figueira da Foz arena tell a long story of bullfighting in the country of Portugal. The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Forcados Amadores de Cascais, face off with the bull before going into the arena to attempt to grab the charging bull by the horns. PETER PEREIRA
10 manb The Forcados Amadores de Cascais, face off with the bull before going into the arena to attempt to grab the charging bull by the horns. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
11 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
12 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
13 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
14 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA/
15 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA/
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
16 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
17 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
18 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
19 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
20 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
21 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
22 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 Goncalo Quadros, a founder of the Forcados Amadores de Redondo congratulates Hugo Figueira on a great 'pega' (grab). The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
23 manb Goncalo Quadros, a founder of the Forcados Amadores de Redondo congratulates Hugo Figueira on a great 'pega' (grab). The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
24 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
25 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 Hugo Figueira might be bloodied, but he is all smiles after a successful 'pega' (grab). The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRAHugo
26 manb Hugo Figueira might be bloodied, but he is all smiles after a successful 'pega' (grab). The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRAHugo
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
27 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
28 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
29 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
30 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
31 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
32 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
33 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
34 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
35 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 With great anticipation and nerves members of the Forcados Amadaroes de Redondo prepare to enter the bullfighting arena in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. With 15 members present, the group drove over 3 hours from their home in the central region of Portugal to take part in this bullfight. During the bullfight the group will be narrowed down to 8 participants with one being called upon to perform the 'pega de cara' (face catch), where he will attempt to catch the charging bull by the horns and not leg go until the rest of the team control the animal. PETER PEREIRA
36 manb With great anticipation and nerves members of the Forcados Amadaroes de Redondo prepare to enter the bullfighting arena in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. With 15 members present, the group drove over 3 hours from their home in the central region of Portugal to take part in this bullfight. During the bullfight the group will be narrowed down to 8 participants with one being called upon to perform the 'pega de cara' (face catch), where he will attempt to catch the charging bull by the horns and not leg go until the rest of the team control the animal. PETER PEREIRA
The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
37 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
38 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
39 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
40 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
41 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 Goncalo Quadros, a founder of the Forcados Amadores de Redondo congratulates Hugo Figueira on a great 'pega' (grab). The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
42 manb Goncalo Quadros, a founder of the Forcados Amadores de Redondo congratulates Hugo Figueira on a great 'pega' (grab). The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
 A forcado is hit in the head by the charging bull after he was unable to hold on at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. The forcados are a group of 8 men with a leader who attempts to grab the charging bull by the horns without being bucked off. A successfull 'pega' is accomplished by the lead 'forcado' staying on the bull until the rest of his team control the beast. The lead forcado will attempt the grab as many times as it takes, or unless he is injured (at which point one of the other Forcados will take over). PETER PEREIRA
43 manb A forcado is hit in the head by the charging bull after he was unable to hold on at a bullfight in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. The forcados are a group of 8 men with a leader who attempts to grab the charging bull by the horns without being bucked off. A successfull 'pega' is accomplished by the lead 'forcado' staying on the bull until the rest of his team control the beast. The lead forcado will attempt the grab as many times as it takes, or unless he is injured (at which point one of the other Forcados will take over). PETER PEREIRA
 The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
44 manb The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
Goncalo Quadros, a founder of the Forcados Amadores de Redondo congratulates Hugo Figueira on a great 'pega' (grab).The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA
45 manb Goncalo Quadros, a founder of the Forcados Amadores de Redondo congratulates Hugo Figueira on a great 'pega' (grab).The Portuguese bullight consists of two acts. The first involves a horse rider dressed in 18th century costume dominating the bull with his horsemanship, the second act involves the Forcados. The forcados are all volunteers who join teams across the country with the hope of making the perfect 'pega' (the grab) in the bullfighting arena. Dressed in traditional field clothing, each team is made up of 8 forcados, of which one will be chosen during the bullfight to attempt at grabbing the charging bull by the horns. Once engaged, the rest of the team will jump on the bull in an attempt to control the animal. Unlink the bullfights in Spain, the bull is not killed in the ring and each bullfight always end with the forcados taking on the bull. PETER PEREIRA