These accolades, presented by Antonio Granados, delegate of the Government of the Junta de Andalucía in Granada, aim to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and organizations to the defense and dissemination of bullfighting in the province. The award ceremony is scheduled for May 27 at the Delegation of the Government headquarters.
“"The creation and regulation of these awards constituted the first step in developing tools for the protection of bullfighting in all its aspects, this being a responsibility of public authorities, who must protect this important intangible heritage."
The awards are divided into three annual categories. The 'Award for contribution, promotion, and national and international dissemination of bullfighting culture' has been granted to Enrique Romero and Francisco Ruiz Miguel. The Peña Taurina Joselito 'El Gallo' received the 'Award for the institution, collective, or associative movement responsible for promoting bullfighting culture in the province of Granada'. Finally, the 'Award for professional career in the bullfighting field in the province of Granada' was presented to the chief surgeon of Granada's bullring, Pablo Torné Poyatos.
Granados underscored bullfighting's deep roots in Andalucía, emphasizing its cultural, economic, social, and ecological impact. He highlighted that the bullfighting sector generates wealth and employment, encompassing not only bullfights but also a wide array of popular traditions that define bullfighting as a key element of collective identity.
“"The cultural character of bullfighting is indisputable and deserves to be preserved as a treasure unique to Andalucía and Spain as a whole."
