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"It's a tradition soaked in blood..."

Bull fighting is a pursuit soaked in blood and steeped in history. It is a tradition that divides...

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18.39 4 Sep 2019


"It's a tradition soaked in blood..."


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18.39 4 Sep 2019


Bull fighting is a pursuit soaked in blood and steeped in history. It is a tradition that divides opinion and has been the subject of controversy over the years. Just last week it was reported that a man had died after being gored by a rampant bull during a festival in central Spain - so what is the history of the bull fight and why is it still such a huge part of Spanish culture? 

Barcelona is Journalist Stephen Burgen joined Ivan on this evenings Hard Shoulder to discuss the controversial sport. 

 


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