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Monday, April 24, 2017

Our relationship with animals
Bulls


OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ANIMALS
BULLS IN OUR TOWN
Bullfighting is very popular in Spain, but in Catalonia it has been banned for some years now.
In the South of Catalonia, the Ebre area, where we live there is bullfighting but with no animal death. Festivities with bulls are different.
People get together and set up  carriages or a scaffoldings in a circle to create a bullring.  They enjoy some food together while watching the brave ones in the ring running in front of the bulls.
There is music going on and lots of enjoyment.
This kind of celebration has arisen a lot of controversy as there are supporters and detractors on the way bulls are treated.

These are the arguments coming from both sides.

ARGUMENTS FOR
ARGUMENTS AGAINST
1. In our way of celebrating, bulls do not suffer and aren't killed.

2. It's better to experience with a real animal. The adrenaline high is real.


3. It's an ancient tradition in our villages and it should continue for generations.

4. Bullfighting is the only way to preserve the species and the economy of some families.
1. It's not necessary to use real animals to have fun.


2. The bull is not physically tortured but the stress is relevant and they even might  seriously injure themselves.

3. There are traditions that are not ethic, and so they should not be continued

4. Animals have feelings, too.






   By: Helena Arenys and Julia Martinez

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