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It's the thrill they get from violence, which is an ancient form of "entertainment" that dates back to the Stone Age. You wonder why many people will flock to movies that contain action and violence....well it's because of that. Since a lot of Spaniards are more towards the older customs of entertainment that doesn't include going to the movie theatre, they get their thrills from watching a bull fight. Some people call it "blood lust," others call it a thrill from the primeval days of hunter versus prey.
It is a question of what you were raised with. People in Southwest Europe (France, Spain, and Portugal) have attended bull fights for centuries. We like Baseball, football, and hockey in the US and those folks enjoy bull fighting.
Don't be judgmental. Eleven 200 lb.+men donning 30 pounds of protective gear and beating the snot out of eleven others for 3 or 4 hours on Sunday afternoons is every bit as violent.
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Famous spanish sport?
Bullfighting.
Do you have to pay to go and watch bullfighting?
Yes
Does everyone in Spain watch bullfighting?
Not everyone in Spain watches bullfights. The Autonomous region of Catalonia has prohibited bullfighting.
How many people have died from a toreador?
This is a difficult question to answer with any degree of accuracy as there is no definitive source of information regarding how many people have died as a result of a toreador. However there have been some documented cases of fatalities that have occurred as a result of a toreadors bullfighting activities. Here are some of the most notable examples: In 1881 Spanish bullfighter Rafael Molina Jimenez was killed by a bull during a bullfighting event in Madrid. In 1892 Juan Belmonte one of the most famous toreadors of all time suffered a fatal injury after he was gored by a bull during a bullfight in Seville. In 1904 Spanish bullfighter Jose Gomez Alvarez was killed by a bull during a bullfighting event in Valencia. In 1924 Spanish bullfighter Jose Sancho Casanova was killed by a bull during a bullfighting event in Madrid. In 1934 Spanish bullfighter Antonio Fuentes was killed by a bull during a bullfighting event in Madrid. In 1938 Spanish bullfighter Antonio Baena was killed by a bull during a bullfighting event in Seville. In 1940 Spanish bullfighter Manuel Cuadrado was killed by a bull during a bullfighting event in Madrid. In 1944 Spanish bullfighter Jose Maria Rueda was killed by a bull during a bullfighting event in Madrid. In 1949 Spanish bullfighter Francisco Montes was killed by a bull during a bullfighting event in Madrid. In 2011 Spanish bullfighter Victor Barrio was killed by a bull during a bullfighting event in Teruel.While these are some of the most widely reported cases of fatalities caused by toreadors there may be other cases that have gone unreported or underreported. Therefore it is difficult to accurately determine the exact number of people who have died as a result of a toreadors activities.
When and what year did bullfighting come to Mexico?
Since 1521, when Spanish conquistadores conquered Mexico and began to colonize it, bringing with them most of their traditions, including bullfighting.
Are there any bullfighting events in Germany?
No, Germany does not hold traditional Spanish bullfights.
Is bullfighting still important in Spain?
Yes not all of the Spanish are fans, but it is tolerated by most. Bullfighting is part of the national heritage, but the most important passion in Spain is soccer
What sports do Spanish people watch?
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How many Spanish people watch soccer?
100000000000000000
Which Spanish speaking country is located on the continent of Europe and is famous for bullfighting and flamenco dancing?
africa
What kind of gifts in Spain do they open for Christmas?
you would probably get bullfighting tickets, Spanish t-shirts,
Why do people not do bullfighting in other countries apart from Spain?
Bullfights in the Spanish tradition are held in many other countries - Mexico, France, Portugal, several South American and Central American countries. There are also other types of 'bullfighting or bull taunting held in many other places in the world but bear no resemblance to the traditional Spanish fight. Spanish bullfights (bloodless) have even been held in the United States but have not met with much success.
