Whether they promote skill, strength or beauty, traditional festivals embody a certain idea of France. But the urban exodus, the aging of the population or its lack of interest often prevent them from continuing. Formed by the elders, a new generation is taking over. Le Figaro met these guardians of traditions.
How do you recognize a good fighting cow?
“She has race, she is naughty and she puts a lot of emotion on the track”
, explains a breeder.
In the Course Landaise, the beasts almost steal the show from the men they face.
In front of the small rectangular arena of Marciac, in the heart of the Gers - traditional land of the Landes race, with the Landes -, informed spectators are not mistaken.
“Is Jazz In running tonight?”
, asks a regular.
When we tell him no, his disappointment is palpable.
And for good reason, the courier, named in homage to the famous festival of the Gascon city, frequently wreaks havoc in the arena...
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