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May 23, 2024 · Bullfighting, the national spectacle of Spain and many Spanish-speaking countries, in which a bull is ceremoniously fought in a sand arena by a matador and usually killed. Bullfighting is also popular in Portugal and southern France, though in the former, where the bull is engaged by a bullfighter.
6 days ago · A new documentary follows a boy living in a small town in Spain, whose family expects him to become a professional bullfighter. It may sound like an unusual career choice in an era where bullfighting is considered a cruel and outdated sport, primarily due to issues of animal welfare. Social attitudes in some parts of Castellón, ...
6 days ago · Reporting from Sheffield Documentary Festival. 16 June 2024. A new documentary follows a boy living in a small town in Spain, whose family expects him to become a professional bullfighter. It may ...
May 23, 2024 · In actuality, there are six separate and required phases to a bullfight: the opening capework, the lancing by the picadors, the flashy and graceful passes with the large cape, the placing of the banderillas, the dangerous passes with the muleta, and finally the kill.
Jun 2, 2024 · Segovia. After a hiatus in 2023, the bulls are back for San Pedro at Segovia’s bicentennial bullring, and they return in style, with a lineup of great figures.
May 23, 2024 · Three centuries of Visigoth rule (415–711 ce) evolved a spectacle featuring brute strength of men over bulls that was later adopted by Portuguese bullfighters (discussed below) and is still retained as one of their specialties.
Jun 3, 2024 · Fernando Adrián and the Beneficencia: the 40th bullfight of his life. Don't miss the most emblematic bullfight in Madrid “Corrida de la Beneficencia” on Sunday June 9, 2024 at 7 p.m.
May 31, 2024 · Bullfighting, also known as corrida de toros in Spanish, is a cultural tradition that dates back to ancient times in Spain. This controversial spectacle involves a matador, or bullfighter, who confronts a bull in a series of choreographed events that culminate in the animal’s death.
Jun 13, 2024 · The most famous bullfighter in Spain is more than a name. He is a symbol of passion, skill, and resilience. His journey from a small town to international fame is a testament to his dedication. He has left an indelible mark on the world of bullfighting.
May 22, 2024 · When tourists stop attending bullfights, profiteers will stop the cruelty. Bloody or bloodless, bullfighting is a senseless, degrading spectacle that has no place in a civilized society. Every year, approximately 35,000 bulls are tormented and killed in bullfights in Spain alone.
