Fully presented in the MARQ meeting hall, the colloquium dedicated to the book De verde y esperanza drew visitors from all corners of the venue’s spaces. The event highlighted the work at the center of the discussion, led by a physician who oversees medical services at the Plaza de Toros in Alicante, anchoring the evening in practical care and historical insight.
The big gate for the National Police in Alicante Arena
The volume surveys the evolution of bullfighting in Alicante through the lens of medical aid. It traces the journey from the earliest improvised clinics that treated injured bullfighters to the most challenging incidents, presenting a humane portrayal of one of the sport’s most sensitive aspects, the injuries and the medical response in the arena. The narrative also chronicles the professional evolution of healthcare staff as the field grew alongside the spectacle.
In a lively gathering led by a journalist, the discussion brimmed with anecdotes and personal warmth. A noted bullfighter and a physician—well known in the Alicante circuit—joined the conversation, celebrated for their long careers and recent experiences in the arena. The event also recalled the notable setback faced by Manuel Escribano, a moment that resonated with attendees in the Alicante arena.
Edited by the Cultural Institute of Alicante Juan Gil-Albert and presented by the institute’s director, the evening underscored the humanity and sensitivity shown by doctors when treating bullfighters, emphasizing the human dimension of medical care in high-risk sports.