Bullfighting Facts That A Tourist Must Know

Bullfighting is strong bonds with Spanish tradition. This arena sport is now a part of the Spain’s rich tradition and it has been played in the country since time before beginning. Bullfighting is basically an arena sport and has its roots in European and Latin history. Though this arena sport has faced a lot of criticism but it has fought and the sport continues to be played even today in Spain. Hoards of crowd enjoy while the bullfighting his live.

Bullfighting is essentially a battle of intelligence and strength. Played between a man and a bull, this historic sport has taken the art form. While you are in Spain, you may make it to a bull running arena but before being a part of it you must grab some information so that you understand the sport better.

Identification

A match of bullfighting is basically a played between being matador (bullfighter) and the bull. The matador uses a number of maneuvers in order to antagonize the world and make angry. The bull’s anger is generally triggered using a red piece of cloth. When this cloth is waved, the bull said to turn irritated and he tends to attack the matador. The matador is also intended to kill the bull in order to win the game but the fact is even the life of matador is at hard risk.

Geography

Bullfighting is a part of Spin’s tradition but the sport has also travel to Portugal, Latin America, Southern France and certain part of United States as well.

Fatalities

Bullfighting was basically criticized because of the fact that the sport is immensely fatal for the bull. The bull is stabbed a multiple number of times during the fight. Not only is it barbarous but the matador is also attacked several times by the bull during the whole seen. The matador’s life is also at risk as the attack of Bull can also be lethal. Because of its gruesomeness, the sport was on the verge of getting banned.

Culture

Bullfighting has very strong ties with Spanish culture. According to the Spanish people, bullfighting is representation of finesse and style. Other than this, the sport is also said to represent the courage of the matador.

Opposition

Bullfighting has faced immense opposition from various countries and also by animal rights group. According to this group, bullfighting is a form of abuse and it should not be continued. The bulls are subjected to face is slow and extremely painful death.

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