Why is the running of the bulls important to these people in Pamplona?

Answer 1

Bullfighting is as old as civilization itself. The first detailed description can be found in the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh, dating from 2100 BC, so over 4,000 years old. It turns out that bullfighting happened in almost exactly the same way then as now.

Spanish bullfighting is a tradition that goes back to at least 200 BC (so for over 2,200 years back) so it's really a part of their cultural heritage. It must be said that today, bullfighting has in many regions either been banned or turned into a less brutal spectacle that won't offend today's finer feelings. Spanish aficionados regard it as a 'noble' sport, an ultimate test of the animal's and the bullfighter's grit. The exact 'why' has gone down in the mists of time but the spectacle of men of warrior age showing their valor and strength against man or beast is as old as all history. In that same vein, the USA has its rodeo shows although there it's mostly the men who risk life and limb.

Answer 2

It is held to get the bulls from the corrals just outside of town to the bullring a few blocks away.

Answer 3

The Festival of San Fermin in Pamplona draws thousands of tourists to the town of Pamplona throughout the week in July. That means thousands of people spending money in their town and helping the economy.

Answer 4

they do bull running to make people think they are important and that made some thing of there life. plus it is fun to watch.

Answer 5

It started as a means to get the bulls from the corral to the bullring, a few blocks away.

Answer 6

It is held to get the bulls from the corrals just outside of town to the bullring a few blocks away.

Answer 7

Since it is called a bullfight, it would be quite strange to use anything but a bull. For example: a horse, a goat, pig or a squid would really be out of place in a bullfight.