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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

BULLFIGHTING IN SPAIN

This is one of the culture in Spain. Bullfighting is one of the festival called Fiesta Nacional (The National Sport). Its origins date back to 711AD, and Corrida (the first bullfight) was celebrated in honor of King Alfons VIII. But, this had changed when Felipe V prohibited this sport since he felt that it was a bad example for public's education. From that time on, even though they still celebrate that festival, facing the bulls is just unarmed, and then take them back to the place they were released.

But around 1724, this game is so severe and a very dangerous challenge for the bullfighter. This game is like dead or alive : human may win or lose. As you can see in the right side, some spears are put on the bulls so that bullfighter can also use those spears when he needs and eventually those spears are placed into the bull. But if one wrong, bullfighters will end up gored or seriously injured.

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