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Encierro
A running of the bulls (, from the verb ''encerrar'', 'to corral, to enclose'; , literally 'haste, momentum'; 'bulls in the street', or 'bull-runner') is an event that involves running in front of a small group of bulls, typically sixAlexander Fiske-Harrison, Fiske-Harrison, Alexander (editor''The Bulls Of Pamplona'' Mephisto Press, 2018 but sometimes ten or more, that have been let loose on sectioned-off streets in a town, usually as part of a summertime festival. Particular List of cattle breeds, breeds of cattle may be favored, such as the in Spain, also often used in post-run bullfighting, and Camargue cattle in Occitan France, which are not fought. Bulls (Neutering, non-castrated male cattle) are typically used in such events. The most famous bull-run is the held in Pamplona during the nine-day festival of San Fermín, festival of Sanfermines in honor of Saint Fermin. It has become a major global tourism event, today very different from the traditional, local festiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Fiske-Harrison
Alexander Rupert Fiske-Harrison (born 22 July 1976) is an English author, journalist, and conservationist. His writing is known for his immersion in his subject matter. He trained and worked for some years as a method actor. For his first book ''Into The Arena: The World Of The Spanish Bullfight'' he became a bullfighter. For his second, ''The Bulls Of Pamplona'', he became a Running of the bulls, bull-runner. In 2011, he was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year for Into The Arena', his fiction "Les Invincibles" was a finalist iPrix Hemingway International''in France in 2016, and his work "The Feldkirch Crossing", was shortlisted for the Mogford Prize of the ''Financial Times'' FT Weekend, Weekend Oxford Literary Festival in 2021. Background and personal life He is the youngest son of Clive Fiske Harrison. His brother Jules William Fiske Harrison was, according to ''The Times'', a "skilled and fearless skier" who died in a List of skiing deaths, skiing ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Festival Of San Fermín
The festival of San Fermín is a week-long, traditional celebration held annually in the city of Pamplona, Navarre, Spain. The celebrations start at noon on 6 July and continue until midnight on 14 July. A firework (''chupinazo'') starts the celebrations and the popular song is sung at the end. The most known event of the festival is the running of the bulls, which begins at 8 am each day on 7–14 July, but the festival involves many other traditional and folklore, folkloric events. It is known locally as ''Sanfermines'' in Spanish language, Spanish and ''Sanferminak'' in Basque language, Basque and is held in honour of Saint Fermin, the co-patron of Navarre. History Saint Fermín Fermin, Fermín is said to have been the son of a Ancient rome, Roman of Senate of the Roman Republic, senatorial rank in Pamplona in the 3rd century who was converted to Christianity by Saint Honestus, a disciple of Saturnin, Saint Saturninus. According to tradition, he was baptised by Saturninus ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic In Spain
The COVID-19 pandemic in Spain has resulted in confirmed cases of COVID-19 and deaths. The virus was first confirmed to have spread to Spain on 31 January 2020, when a German tourist tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in La Gomera, Canary Islands. Post-hoc genetic analysis has shown that at least 15 strains of the virus had been imported, and community transmission began by mid-February. By 13 March, cases had been confirmed in all 50 provinces of the country. A partially unconstitutional lockdown was imposed on 14 March 2020. On 29 March, it was announced that, beginning the following day, all non-essential workers were ordered to remain at home for the next 14 days. By late March, the Community of Madrid has recorded the most cases and deaths in the country. Medical professionals and those who live in retirement homes have experienced especially high infection rates. On 25 March, the official death toll in Spain surpassed that of mainland China. On 2April, 950 people died of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bullfighting
Bullfighting is a physical contest that involves a bullfighter attempting to subdue, immobilize, or kill a bull, usually according to a set of rules, guidelines, or cultural expectations. There are several variations, including some forms which involve dancing around or leaping over a cow or bull or attempting to grasp an object tied to the animal's horns. The best-known form of bullfighting is Spanish-style bullfighting, practiced in Spain and its former American colonies, as well as parts of Portugal (see: Portuguese-style bullfighting) and Southern France. The Spanish Fighting Bull is bred for its aggression and physique, and is raised free-range with little human contact. The practice of bullfighting is controversial because of a range of concerns including animal welfare, funding, and religion. While some forms are considered a blood sport, in some countries, for example Spain, it is defined as an art form or cultural event, and local regulations define it as a cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busto De San Fermín
Busto is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Ernesto Hernández Busto (born 1968), Cuban writer living in Barcelona *Javier Busto (born 1949), Spanish choral music composer and conductor *José Antonio del Busto Duthurburu (1932–2006), Peruvian historian *José María Busto (1923–2012), Spanish footballer *Manu Busto (born 1980), Spanish footballer *Manuel Busto (born 1932), French former professional racing cyclist *Michael Busto (born 1986), Canadian ice hockey defenceman *Milton Busto (born 1982), Nicaraguan professional midfielder * Busto, 1962 fado album by Amália Rodrigues See also *El Busto, town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain *Lax'n'Busto Lax'n'Busto are a Pop music, pop-Rock music, rock group formed in 1986 in El Vendrell, Catalonia, Spain. History In 1989 the group published their first album: ''Vas de punt?... o què!!!'' The album was re-released in both in 1992 and 1994, w ..., po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Televisión Española
(acronym TVE, branded tve, "Spanish Television") is Spain's national state-owned public television broadcaster and the oldest regular television service in the country. It was also the first regular television service in Equatorial Guinea. TVE began as a standalone company dependent on the Ministry of Information and Tourism. After undergoing several restructurings and reorganizations, since 1 January 2007 it is the television division –while (RNE) is the radio division– of (RTVE), the public corporation which has the overall responsibility for the national broadcasting public services under a parliament-appointed president who, in addition to being answerable to a board of directors, reports to an all-party committee of the national parliament, as provided for in the Public Radio and Television Law of 2006. TVE launched its first channel on 28 October 1956 as the first regular television service in Spain. It was the only one for a decade, until 15 November 1966, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RTVE
The Corporación de Radio y Televisión Española (; ), known as Radiotelevisión Española (''Spanish Radio and Television'', RTVE), is the Spanish national public Broadcasting, television and radio broadcaster. It is a state-owned enterprise formed in 2007 to succeed the ''Ente Público Radiotelevisión Española'' (RTVE Public Entity). It provides multi-station television (Televisión Española) and radio services (Radio Nacional de España), as well as online and streaming services (RTVE Play). Since the entry into force of the RTVE Financing Act of 2009, RTVE is primarily funded by a combination of subsidies from the General State Budget and a fee levied on the private agents' gross revenue (3.0% for private free-to-air channels, a 1.5% for private subscription channels and a 0.9% for telecom companies). RTVE is a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The corporation's central headquarters, Prado del Rey (studios), Prado del Rey, are located in Pozuelo de Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamplona
Pamplona (; ), historically also known as Pampeluna in English, is the capital city of the Navarre, Chartered Community of Navarre, in Spain. Lying at near above sea level, the city (and the wider Cuenca de Pamplona) is located on the flood plain of the Arga river, a second-order tributary of the Ebro. Precipitation-wise, it is located in a transitional location between the rainy Atlantic northern façade of the Iberian Peninsula and its drier inland. Early population in the settlement traces back to the late Bronze to early Iron Age, even if the traditional inception date refers to the foundation of by Pompey during the Sertorian Wars circa 75 BC. During Visigothic Kingdom, Visigothic rule Pamplona became an episcopal see, serving as a staging ground for the Christianization of the area. It later became one of the capitals of the Kingdom of Navarre, Kingdom of Pamplona/Navarre. The city is famous worldwide for the Running of the Bulls, running of the bulls during the festival ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
