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Essay / Long live bullfighting - 887
Bullfighting began in 1133, when the first historic Corrida de Toros was in honor of the coronation of King Alfonso VIII in Vera, Logroño. Bullfighting took place whenever there was a special event in the city. Since that day, bullfighting has become very popular not only in Spain, but also in Portugal, the south of France and in some Latin American countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Peru . Although it is considered a "blood sport", some followers of this spectacle refer to it as "fine art" and not a sport. This great show is a Spanish tradition. Bullfights are made up of professional bullfighters or a matador (higher level than a bullfighter) who attract the bull with their hoods, a piece of red fabric so that the bull can attack and expose its qualities and bravery to the public in order to to be pardoned and can be sent back to the field, but in most cases they execute them. There are many reasons why people support bullfighting; for example because it is a cultural tradition and it is also considered "beautiful art", but this topic is very controversial and the majority of people are against it due to the cruelty towards people animals. However, those who oppose it should consider a few things. For years, bullfighting has been seen as a cultural tradition. By this I mean an important part of Spain's historical and regional heritage. There is great prestige associated with this art, and to deny the inhabitants of these bullfighting countries the pleasure that the “sport” brings them would be to deprive them of an essential part of their culture. The bull is not seen by followers as a sacrificial victim, but by the public as a worthy adversary and as a beautiful creature respecting its... middle of paper ... heritage. , I personally think that whether you support bullfighting or not, you should respect other people's traditions and cultures. We all know that this topic is very controversial and controversial. Personally, I am a follower of this tradition and this spectacle and, as I have said before, I will do everything in my power to support and protect bullfighting so that it is never banned. And if you are against animal cruelty, there are still people who are against it and still eat meat. I think if you call yourself an animal rights activist and you're against it, you should stop eating meat. My mother Guadalupe Monterrubio, she has been a bullfighting fanatic since she married my father. She said: "If I had never met your father I think I would never love bullfights, but I'm glad I did, it's such a beautiful, colorful tradition." Long live bullfighting!