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I MUCH prefer the Portuguese iteration of bullfighting. In their distinct style, the bull is NOT bloodied or killed. The bull is taunted and led about by several fellows.

The "matador" does not carry a sword to harm the bull, instead relying on poise and swift movement to prevent being skewered by horns.

When this performance is done, and the bull demonstrate his prowess, as does the "matador," one or more horse mounted riders (frequently women) and a gang of eight fellows wrestles the bull into submission and out of the ring. The bull, and hopefully the "matador" live to fight another day.

For a much better description off Portuguese style bullfighting, see this URL:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese-style_bullfighting

I hope this helps...
 
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That last post I will leave up but it is not, I repeat, not to be taken as an invitation to break the forum rules.

Rule 2. No discussion on bullfighting...
 
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Not trying to enter in a discussion about bullfight but I just wanted to say that in Portugal we do harm the bull; the bull bleeds during the event and usually gets killed after it.
 
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Kanga said:
That last post I will leave up but it is not, I repeat, not to be taken as an invitation to break the forum rules.

Rule 3. No discussion on bullfighting...
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Hi Kanga , when I am that last post I will say sorry that I broke forum rule 2.

Wish you well , Peter.
 
The San Ferminas shenanigans aren't exactly bullfighting, are they? Or does that come later in the day?
Anyway, reminds me of City Slickers. Ah the '90s
 
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Very grateful to have been forewarned of the festival here on the forum. Pamplona which I loved first time round was as we entered town at around noon today a stinking, sticky mess. I'm sure people are having a great time and I'm all for that, but even for me things seemed a little over the top. Will pop into town shortly to see what's going on but happy to be able to escape 3kms out of town to get some sleep afterwards.
 
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The San Ferminas shenanigans aren't exactly bullfighting, are they? Or does that come later in the day?
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I've been wondering why the post opening this thread was put up in the first place and why it is tolerated by the moderators in the second place. I've come to the conclusion that it must be a test of the resilience of the humble forum member, ie. their ability to refrain from replying. The words Quod licet Iovi, non licet bovi also came to mind - no pun intended .

I know a tiny bit more and could reply to your question but suggest to have a look at this recent article in El Pais. It's a bit tongue in cheek but also interesting and informative, I think, and it's in English: Spain’s Sanfermines fiestas: don’t believe everything you’ve been told

Pilgrims are highly unlikely to stumble across the event by accident. It takes place at 8:00 in the morning, over a distance of less than 1 km, and it's over in less than 5 minutes. Watch out for pickpockets if you are in Pamplona this week.
 
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