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Extreme Spanish Amusements: Running of the Bulls at San Fermin Festival

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The Spanish city of Pamplona is holding its annual festival of San Fermin, a tradition carried out for more than 800 years, from 6 to 14 of July.

Besides a pyrotechnic show and a number of folklore-related events, the San Fermin festival is famous for the encierro, or the running of the bulls that rarely ends without injuries for its participants.

Over one million people participate in the festival annually.

Sputnik has gathered the most impressive photos of the fiesta for you.

© AFP 2023 / Ander Gillenea Participants run next to Puerto de San Lorenzo fighting bulls during the first bull run of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain on 7 July 2019. - On each day of the festival six bulls are released at 8:00 a.m. (0600 GMT) to run from their corral through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town over an 850-metre (930-yard) course. Ahead of them are the runners, who try to stay close to the bulls without falling over or being gored.
Участники бои быков на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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Participants run next to Puerto de San Lorenzo fighting bulls during the first bull run of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain on 7 July 2019. - On each day of the festival six bulls are released at 8:00 a.m. (0600 GMT) to run from their corral through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town over an 850-metre (930-yard) course. Ahead of them are the runners, who try to stay close to the bulls without falling over or being gored.
© REUTERS / Susana VeraRevellers sprint in front of the bulls and steers during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
Участники первого забега быков на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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Revellers sprint in front of the bulls and steers during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
© AP Photo / Alvaro BarrientosRevellers celebrate the official opening of the 2019 San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday 6 July 2019. The blast of a traditional firework on Saturday opened eight days of uninterrupted partying in Pamplona's famed running-of-the-bulls festival. A member of the northern city's official brass band was chosen to launch this year's rocket, known as the "Chupinazo”, to mark 100 years since the local ensemble's foundation.
Празднующие на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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Revellers celebrate the official opening of the 2019 San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday 6 July 2019. The blast of a traditional firework on Saturday opened eight days of uninterrupted partying in Pamplona's famed running-of-the-bulls festival. A member of the northern city's official brass band was chosen to launch this year's rocket, known as the "Chupinazo”, to mark 100 years since the local ensemble's foundation.
© REUTERS / Jon NazcaAn injured reveller is helped by medical staff during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
Медики оказывают помощь пострадавшему во время первого забега быков на  на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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An injured reveller is helped by medical staff during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
© AP Photo / Alvaro BarrientosA giant from the San Fermin Comparse Parade takes part in a procession surrounded by people dressed in white and red clothes at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, northern Spain, Sunday, 7 July 2019. Revellers from around the world flock to Pamplona every year to take part in the eight days of the running of the bulls.
Празднующие на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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A giant from the San Fermin Comparse Parade takes part in a procession surrounded by people dressed in white and red clothes at the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, northern Spain, Sunday, 7 July 2019. Revellers from around the world flock to Pamplona every year to take part in the eight days of the running of the bulls.
© AP Photo / Alvaro BarrientosA reveller reacts to a photographer during a horseback bullfight at San Fermin Fiestas, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Saturday, 6 July 2019. People from around the world kick off the festival with a messy party in the Pamplona town square, one day before the first of eight days of the running of the bulls.
Празднующие на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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A reveller reacts to a photographer during a horseback bullfight at San Fermin Fiestas, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Saturday, 6 July 2019. People from around the world kick off the festival with a messy party in the Pamplona town square, one day before the first of eight days of the running of the bulls.
© REUTERS / Susana VeraRevellers sleep before the start of the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain 7 July 2019.
Гости фестиваля отдыхают перед первым забегом быков на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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Revellers sleep before the start of the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain 7 July 2019.
© AFP 2023 / Jaime ReinaA reveller throws wine as she waits for the "Chupinazo" (start rocket) to mark the kickoff of the San Fermin Festival at noon sharp, in front of the Town Hall of Pamplona, northern Spain, on 6 July 2019.
Празднующие на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания / - Sputnik International
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A reveller throws wine as she waits for the "Chupinazo" (start rocket) to mark the kickoff of the San Fermin Festival at noon sharp, in front of the Town Hall of Pamplona, northern Spain, on 6 July 2019.
© REUTERS / Jon NazcaA wild cow enters the bullring following the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
Старт бега от быков на фестивале Сан-Ферми в Памплоне, Испания  - Sputnik International
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A wild cow enters the bullring following the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
© REUTERS / Jon NazcaA reveller cools off with water thrown from a balcony during the opening of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
Девушку обливают водой с балкона на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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A reveller cools off with water thrown from a balcony during the opening of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
© AFP 2023 / Jaime ReinaRevellers wait for the "Chupinazo" (start rocket) to mark the kickoff of the San Fermin Festival at noon sharp, in front of the Town Hall of Pamplona, northern Spain, on 6 July 2019.
Празднующие на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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Revellers wait for the "Chupinazo" (start rocket) to mark the kickoff of the San Fermin Festival at noon sharp, in front of the Town Hall of Pamplona, northern Spain, on 6 July 2019.
© AP Photo / Alvaro BarrientosA municipal brass band makes it's away through a crowd of revellers during the launch of the "Chupinazo" rocket, to celebrate the official opening of the 2019 San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday 6 July 2019. The blast of a traditional firework on Saturday opened eight days of uninterrupted partying in Pamplona's famed running-of-the-bulls festival. A member of the northern city's official brass band was chosen for this year's launch of the rocket, known as the "Chupinazo," to mark 100 years since the local ensemble's foundation.
Празднующие на фестивале Сан-Фермин в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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A municipal brass band makes it's away through a crowd of revellers during the launch of the "Chupinazo" rocket, to celebrate the official opening of the 2019 San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday 6 July 2019. The blast of a traditional firework on Saturday opened eight days of uninterrupted partying in Pamplona's famed running-of-the-bulls festival. A member of the northern city's official brass band was chosen for this year's launch of the rocket, known as the "Chupinazo," to mark 100 years since the local ensemble's foundation.
© REUTERS / Jon NazcaA reveller touches a bull as he sprints during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
Участник фестиваля Сан-Ферми дотрагивается до быка в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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A reveller touches a bull as he sprints during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
© REUTERS / Susana VeraA woman throws water at revellers from a window during the opening of the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain, 6 July 2019.
Женщина льет воду на участников фестиваля Сан-Ферми в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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A woman throws water at revellers from a window during the opening of the San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain, 6 July 2019.
© REUTERS / Jon NazcaA steer hits revellers during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
Бык ударяет участника фестиваля Сан-Ферми в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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A steer hits revellers during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
© AFP 2023 / Ander GilleneaRevellers wait for the start of the first bull run of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain on 7 July 2019. - On each day of the festival six bulls are released at 8:00 a.m. (0600 GMT) to run from their corral through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town over an 850-metre (930-yard) course. Ahead of them are the runners, who try to stay close to the bulls without falling over or being gored.
Зрители в ожидании старта бега от быков на фестивале Сан-Ферми в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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Revellers wait for the start of the first bull run of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain on 7 July 2019. - On each day of the festival six bulls are released at 8:00 a.m. (0600 GMT) to run from their corral through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town over an 850-metre (930-yard) course. Ahead of them are the runners, who try to stay close to the bulls without falling over or being gored.
© REUTERS / Jon NazcaRevellers run next to the Fire Bull, a man carrying a bull figure packed with fireworks, during the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
Празднующие с Огненным Быком на фестивале Сан-Ферми в Памплоне, Испания - Sputnik International
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Revellers run next to the Fire Bull, a man carrying a bull figure packed with fireworks, during the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, 7 July 2019.
© AFP 2023 / Pierre-Philippe MarcouRevellers celebrate during the "Chupinazo" (start rocket) to mark the kickoff of the San Fermin Festival at noon sharp, in front of the Town Hall of Pamplona, northern Spain, on 6 July 2019.
Участники фестиваля Сан-Ферми празднуют начало празднества в Памплоне, Испания  - Sputnik International
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Revellers celebrate during the "Chupinazo" (start rocket) to mark the kickoff of the San Fermin Festival at noon sharp, in front of the Town Hall of Pamplona, northern Spain, on 6 July 2019.
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