Topline
The Spanish city of Pamplona held the running of the bulls on Thursday for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, injuring six people as thousands took to the streets to take part in the controversial tradition.
People run through the streets with fighting bulls and steers during the first day of the running of … [+]
Key Facts
The running of the bulls, a centuries-old tradition, is a part of Pamplona’s annual festival of San Fermin, which takes place from July 7 to 14.
Bull running takes place every morning during the festival at 8 a.m., with six bulls guided by six oxen, an event that usually lasts less than three minutes, the Associated Press reported.
The race is dangerous, with bulls known to gore or kill runners—but only six people were injured Thursday, including an American man who broke his arm, CNN reported.
Contra
The event has long drawn criticism from animal rights activists, and it is also seen as controversial because of the dangers to participants.
Participants run through the streets of Pamploma alongside bulls.
People dressed in San Fermin colors — red and white — take part in the procession in honor of the … [+]
Participants run through the streets of Pamplona.
People sit on wooden barriers to watch the running of the bulls by the famous Estafeta curve atfirst … [+]
Bulls run through Pamploma’s cobblestone streets on Thursday.
People dance “La Alpargata” at the end of the first day of the running of the bulls at the San … [+]
People run through the streets with fighting bulls and steers during the first day of the running of … [+]
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliecoleman/2022/07/07/in-photos-spain-holds-first-running-of-the-bulls-since-2019-leading-to-6-injuries/