2. The whole history of bullfighting in Spain is believed to
start during the ancient days. Yet, the real beginning of
the bullfighting is really hard to distinguish even if there
were different evidence of several rituals that will
involve different bulls in the ancient culture that have
been around during the 1500 BC. It is also considered as
a sport that began for the past one thousand years.
3. This is also a centennial tradition or a national sport of
the exuberant country of Spain. Today, a bullfight is
considered an activity that has not been approved by
some activist that made it less popular. Yet, even though
the elegance of this sport is slowly fading, it will
continue to represent a large part of the wonderful
Spanish tradition.
4. Corridas has been a term that is used by individuals to
call it. There are numerous enormous Spanish cities that
may even offer a better arena for such events so that it
may be convenient for anybody to make reservations.
But, with the glamour and elegance that it may bring,
this may also be violent and dangerous. It definitely
amazed various travelers and motivated numerous
people.
5. The oldest evidence that is related to this were first
found in the country of Spain that proved that this sport
is related to their culture. In ancient times, the bulls
were made as an object of worship that is why some
historians concluded that this was a sort of a religious
practice. Furthermore, there are some people that think
of this animal as sacred.
6. In the Roman times, animals are fighting in the arena is
really very common. There are several special facilities
that were built for different Roman cities. Just like the
other Mediterranean countries, Spain was also
conquered by Romans, which is possibly the main
reason that this particular game was introduced.
7. In the 18th century, this was very famous. A person who
was named Francesco Romero was called the father of
bullfighting. Because of his creativity and intuitiveness,
he was able to develop his techniques. He even
incorporated other elements of drama like red capes
that made it a beautiful symbol of bullfighting.
8. It remained to be a controversial practice even these
days. There are different animal rights groups that are
considering this to be cruel or bloody. They organized
several campaigns or protests that are aiming to ban a
bullfight event. Because of such, it was indeed banned in
many Spanish regions.
9. Yet, this activity will still be very popular in different
cities or regions in Spain. There are some places that
could be visited by some people who are very interested
to know more regarding this sport. La Maestranza is a
beautiful place in this country where an old arena for
this particular activity can be found.
10. The history of bullfighting in Spain has been very elegant
for all foreigners and citizens that are staying in the
country. They could have this as a mark of their ancient
traditions because it gave them excellent experiences.
This will also create their own identity that will be easier
to remember. With this, they still manage to attract
different people to visit their nation.