The tradition behind bullfighting
In Spain, bullfighting, known as "el toreo," has been a tradition and part of the Spanish culture for many years. The bullfight is not seen as a sport or show to Spaniards, yet a ceremony. Bullfighting is very traditional and a major part of Spain's identity and history; all the way from the outfits that the bullfighters wear to the fighting itself, is all tradition and ceremonial. However this Spanish tradition is also seen as animal abuse and torture to bulls.
Bullfighting as torture
Although bullfighting is seen as a major aspect of Spanish culture and is considered a ceremony, the fight usually results with a dead animal. The main goal of these bullfights is to ultimately kill the bull, the bullfighters who succeed are then referred to as "matadors." Even though these matadors are seen as ceremonial figure and heroes against the bulls, they are violently provoking and murdering an innocent animal. Therefore, many people view bullfighting as vulgar, violent, and torture to the bulls rather than culture to Spain.
In Spain, bullfighting, known as "el toreo," has been a tradition and part of the Spanish culture for many years. The bullfight is not seen as a sport or show to Spaniards, yet a ceremony. Bullfighting is very traditional and a major part of Spain's identity and history; all the way from the outfits that the bullfighters wear to the fighting itself, is all tradition and ceremonial. However this Spanish tradition is also seen as animal abuse and torture to bulls.
Bullfighting as torture
Although bullfighting is seen as a major aspect of Spanish culture and is considered a ceremony, the fight usually results with a dead animal. The main goal of these bullfights is to ultimately kill the bull, the bullfighters who succeed are then referred to as "matadors." Even though these matadors are seen as ceremonial figure and heroes against the bulls, they are violently provoking and murdering an innocent animal. Therefore, many people view bullfighting as vulgar, violent, and torture to the bulls rather than culture to Spain.
What is being done about bullfighting in Spain?
Since controversy over the Spanish bullfighting is growing in other countries and Spain itself, some changes have already been made. Barcelona, a major city of Spain has decided to outlaw bullfighting, this action is known in spanish as "la corrida sin sangre" basically meaning, "bullfighting without violence." Even though bullfighting is the epitome of Spain, a major city such as Barcelona has even altered tradition to avoid the animal abuse going on.
Controversy still stands
Even though bullfighting is seen as abuse to many, including the city of Barcelona, many people still see the bullfight as an inherent part of Spanish culture and tradition. Therefore, there has been a major difference in opinion between many about the topic of bullfighting. Some people who are loyal to Spanish culture see it as a tradition, and not a big deal that bulls are dying, and as an important tradition that the matadors kill them. However, on the other hand there are many people and organizations, such as PETA, who strongly disagree with Spanish tradition and want an end to the torture of numerous bulls. Bullfighting may be an important part of Spain and it's culture however it is important to it's history only and should be stopped for it is not a modern ordeal.
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Since controversy over the Spanish bullfighting is growing in other countries and Spain itself, some changes have already been made. Barcelona, a major city of Spain has decided to outlaw bullfighting, this action is known in spanish as "la corrida sin sangre" basically meaning, "bullfighting without violence." Even though bullfighting is the epitome of Spain, a major city such as Barcelona has even altered tradition to avoid the animal abuse going on.
Controversy still stands
Even though bullfighting is seen as abuse to many, including the city of Barcelona, many people still see the bullfight as an inherent part of Spanish culture and tradition. Therefore, there has been a major difference in opinion between many about the topic of bullfighting. Some people who are loyal to Spanish culture see it as a tradition, and not a big deal that bulls are dying, and as an important tradition that the matadors kill them. However, on the other hand there are many people and organizations, such as PETA, who strongly disagree with Spanish tradition and want an end to the torture of numerous bulls. Bullfighting may be an important part of Spain and it's culture however it is important to it's history only and should be stopped for it is not a modern ordeal.
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