Lo entiendo perfectamente bien; he leido de la historia de la Corrida...
In other words, yes, I know..I've read the history of the Bullfight.
But still.
It hurts to see the photos.
When I was overseas in college, I did not go to La Corrida because I did not want to see the tormenting of the bull. Obviously, it is a cultural spectacle and Spain (and Mexico) and perhaps other Spanish-speaking countries, consider it a part of the national identity.
Still, I cannot help thinking of the Native Americans who thanked the animal for giving its life for them. I know that the meat is traditionally given to the poor, and I know the matador (translation: Killer. No, seriously, that's the translation.) respects that bull VERY much. He (or She--have you seen, "Hable Con Ella" by Pedro Almodovar?) does not take the dance between them lightly.
But it is hard to watch if you have a sensitive soul. The photos are powerful.
Why I Never Went
by Zan Amrikai on Wed Dec 03, 2008 07:31 AM PSTLo entiendo perfectamente bien; he leido de la historia de la Corrida...
In other words, yes, I know..I've read the history of the Bullfight.
But still.
It hurts to see the photos.
When I was overseas in college, I did not go to La Corrida because I did not want to see the tormenting of the bull. Obviously, it is a cultural spectacle and Spain (and Mexico) and perhaps other Spanish-speaking countries, consider it a part of the national identity.
Still, I cannot help thinking of the Native Americans who thanked the animal for giving its life for them. I know that the meat is traditionally given to the poor, and I know the matador (translation: Killer. No, seriously, that's the translation.) respects that bull VERY much. He (or She--have you seen, "Hable Con Ella" by Pedro Almodovar?) does not take the dance between them lightly.
But it is hard to watch if you have a sensitive soul. The photos are powerful.