Bull Of Fire – How Do You Like Your Steak? Medium, Rare Or Still Alive And On Fire?
How would you like your steak? Medium, rare or perhaps still on fire while it’s alive? I hope that caught your attention for I want to acquaint you with an event which occurs in the second week of November every year in the picturesque township of Medinaceli in the province of Sorla, Spain. Incidently, the population of Medinaceli is just over one hundred.
Each year the locals celebrate a “tradition” called “Toro Jubilo” which when translated means Bull of Fire. Almost sounds like a drink, doesn’t it? This is a great form of entertainment and eagerly anticipated by all in the township. All but one. Yes, you guessed it – the bull.
The bull is led out onto the streets of Medinaceli where balls of pitch, a black sticky substance made from tar or turpentine are liberally stuck onto his horns. They are then set on fire, and much to the delight of the crowd. The bull, who at this stage is consumed with fear runs to escape the pain as the pitch keeps burning, trickles down his face and into his eyes. He is in great pain and has no idea where he is running. All he wants to do it stop the pain and the fear. He runs into walls and other objects whilst all the time the local villagers scream with delight. He is taunted by the villagers, and all the while the pitch continues to drop off and burn on to his body. No matter where he goes, he cannot escape his tormentors, the pain or the fire. Yes, this is a real crowd pleaser and the pitch burns for hours. Of course, you know what happens to the bull.
It is time to stop this barbaric practice and I hope you are sufficiently disgusted enough to want to do something about it. If you go to the internet there is a site where you can add your voice and send a letter to the Mayor. The bull cannot speak but we can. bull animal welfare animal rights spain cruelty fire
Whilst on the subject of Spain I would also like to tell you of another celebration which takes place in the township of Tordesillas. The celebration is known as Toro Tordesillas. Once again it involves a bull which is taken to the outskirts of the township and once again the residents of the township look forward to this entertainment. The bull is set free but immediately the jeering crowd start throwing lances, rocks and anything they can lay their hands on at the bull, who of course is in a state of panic. What has he done to deserve this? What terrible crime has he committed? After hours of being stabbed, bloodied and bruised and with no strength left, the bull collapses. Whilst lying there in pain, he is set upon by the villagers who must now satisfy their blood lust. Whilst he is alive, his tail is cut off folowed by his testicles. Naturally the person who carries out these attrocities is considered a “hero” as he proudly carries them aloft for all to see. He is cheered by the crowd.
You may find this hard to believe but this horrific ritual is considered to be a tourist attraction! It is supported by the Catholic church and the murder of this bull is to honour the Virgin de la Pena. These traditions are legal in Spain, it seems you can commit any type of animal cruelty without fear of retribution.
So, you ask, what can one person do? You can send a letter to your local Spanish Embassy expressing your outrage at the barbaric and inhumane practices carried out in Spain. The animals cannot speak, all they can do is scream out in pain. We have to be their voice. bull
You will hear from me again. I am no sadist and these acts of torture upset me immensely. I will be telling you more horror stories because we all need to be aware of the plight of animals who need our help.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Together we can all make this a better world to live in.
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