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THE Running of the bulls

THE Running of the bulls. By, Semira Tesfai. What is the running of the bulls?. Happens every year, from July 7 th through 14 th Originally started in honor of “Saint Fermin” Everyone wears white pants, and a red shirt except the police. History behind The San Fermin festival.

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THE Running of the bulls

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  1. THE Running of the bulls By, SemiraTesfai

  2. What is the running of the bulls? • Happens every year, from July 7th through 14th • Originally started in honor of “Saint Fermin” • Everyone wears white pants, and a red shirt except the police.

  3. History behind The San Fermin festival • “The current San Fermines can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Three different events converged at approximately the same time to form the present day fiesta: the San Fermin religious ceremonies honoring San Fermin (patron saint of bakers, wine merchants and wine-skin makers) were held on October 10th; the trade fairs, the Feria del Toro, and bullfights which took place in July since the 14th century; and the Fiesta of San Juan on June 24th which lasted twenty days. These events led the town hall to ask the bishop to change the date of the San Fermin celebration to July 7th. This was done in the year 1590.”

  4. What actually happens on this infamous day? • It all starts when the San Saturnino clock strikes at 8:00am • Two rockets are launched off • “The second rocket announces that the bulls preceded by eight oxen are now in the streets running towards the runners. The "encierro" usually lasts about two minutes. “ • “Viva San Fermín!, Gora San Fermín!” Long live San Fermin! • Prayer translation: We ask San Fermín, as our Patron, to guide us through the Bull Run and give us his blessing. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87zYW-Y32hM

  5. The rules… • Those who are less than 18 years old are forbidden to run. • Crowding the fence is not allowed. • All doors along the runway must be closed. • No one can remain in the runway who is drunk or drugged or who in any other way represents a danger to the rest. • One cannot carry things into the runway. • Runners must be dressed correctly. • It is forbidden to call to the bulls or in any way attract their attention either in the runway or in the ring. • Taking photos from inside the runway or from the fences during the "encierro" is not allowed without permission from the authorities.

  6. Pictures

  7. More pictures…

  8. References • Spain-info. Retrieved Oct. 25th, 2009 from http://www.spain-info.com/index.html • You-tube video. Retrieved Oct. 25th, 2009 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87zYW-Y32hM • Run the planet. Retrieved Oct. 25th, 2009 from http://www.runtheplanet.com/resources/historical/runningofthebulls.asp • Pictures, Pamplona. Retrieved Oct. 25th, 2009 from http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/madness-in-pamplona.html

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