No matter which city or town you go to, there will always be a bullfighting ring. Spain is very much known for Bullfighting which has been part of their tradition for thousands of years ago. It is a form of art which links to their country's history, art and culture. However, there has been a growing number of Spainards that oppose Bullfighting on grounds of cruelty.
What takes place in a Bullfight?
Firstly the bull is let into the ring. Then, the top bullfighter called the Matador, watches his chief assistant wave a bright yellow and magenta cape in front of the bull to make it charge. He watches this in order to determine the bull's qualities and mood, before taking over himself.
Then a trumpet is sounded and several fighters called Picadores weaken the bull by placing spears into it.
Another trumpet is sounded and the Matador now removes his black winged hat and dedicates the death of the bull to the president or the crowd.
The most beautiful and skillful section of the fight and where the matador must prove his courage and artistry is the running of the bull to the Matador with a muleta. A muleta is a piece of red cloth over a short stick draped over the espada, a killing sword.
Bullfighting is a show, basically a dance with death - one wrong move and the Matador could become impaled on the horns of the bull. It is the Matador's job to make this dance dramatic and enjoyable for the audience. (Inman,1996)
References :
http://www.spain-info.com/Culture/bullfighting.htm
References :
http://www.spain-info.com/Culture/bullfighting.htm
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