in The Fiesta de San Fermin). Finally, the rules and dangers of running with the bulls are explained to the runners. 1. No one under the age of eighteen 2. Don"t" leave the run 3. No hiding in corners 4. Don"t leave house doors open 5. Don"t run intoxicated 6. Don"t impede other runners (San Fermines). Through the entire fourteen days of the Fiesta there are eight bullfights and eight bull runs. With so many activities at the Fiesta de San Fermin it is one of the major cultural events in Spain.

             Bullfighting is another major event and part of the Spanish culture. A bullfight "la corrida" is an extremely tens drama divided into three parts. First, a special parade honoring the fighters goes through town. Then, the bull enters the ring and the bullfighter "matador" tests the bull for intelligence with cape passes. The fighters use daggers called picadors to weaken the bull. The second act is to enrage the bull by stabbing its shoulders with darts. Finally the last act the bullfighter duels with the bull and one of them wins (Juriz and Harlington 30). When the bull dies the moment is called "la hora de la verdad- the moment of the truth" (Qtd. in Spain revised 30). The bullfighting season lasts from March to October and bullfights are performed on Sundays. A major drawback to the bullfighting fans is the price of the seats. Seats are divided into three sections. The "sombra" shade seating places the viewer in the shade. The "sol" full sun seats place the viewer in direct sunlight, and the "sonta" seats place the viewer in partial sun (Dell 38). Lastly, an opposition group has formed called the Beloved Bulls. The group condemns bullfighting and says its animal cruelty and barbaric (Beloved Bull"s website). Still, with much opposition bullfighting remains Spain"s national sport and an ongoing culture.

             Over time bullfighting and bull runs has compelled many people express their ideas through mediums such as books and paintings and over the years" heroes and legends have emerged.