Essay Archive - The Running of the Bulls
The Running of the Bulls
The "Encierro" or Running of the Bulls in the single most exciting
event of the Fiesta of San Fermin. The race between the "mozos" which are
young men, and the bulls throughout the narrow streets of the Pamplona old
quarter is an explosion of sounds, images, and sensations which are unique
for the spectator and impossible to forget for those who run.
The "three minute death game" has been in Pamplona since the later
part of the 14th century. Although the form might be a little bit
different than what it used to be, the bulls have been "escorted" into the
bull ring for at least 600 yea....
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