Advertisement

"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...

Share this article

18.39 4 Sep 2019


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


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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. 

 


Related Episodes

Winners and Sinners

00:27:57

Winners and Sinners

The Hard Shoulder

00:27:57


Special Olympics Collection Da...

00:06:13

Special Olympics Collection Day - Henry McKean Reports

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:13


Russia holds first parliamenta...

00:04:39

Russia holds first parliamentary elections since their invasion of Ukraine

The Hard Shoulder

00:04:39


How do Ireland's newest c...

00:06:39

How do Ireland's newest citizens feel about the incoming legislation?

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:39