Spain's 'running of the bulls' festival opens in Pamplona
The San Fermín festival has commenced in Pamplona, Spain, marked by traditional celebrations and the first bull run of the event.
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The San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain, has officially opened. The festivities began on Monday with the txupinazo, a traditional rocket used to signal the start of the event.
Coverage from DW.com, Yahoo, and the Sandusky Register highlights the opening celebrations. Yahoo reports that five runners were injured during the festival's first bull run.
Further reporting is expected as the running of the bulls continues following the opening ceremonies.
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Quick answers
How does the San Fermín festival begin?
The festival starts with the txupinazo, which is a traditional rocket.
Were there any injuries during the first bull run?
According to Yahoo, five runners were injured in the first bull run.
Where does the 'running of the bulls' take place?
The event takes place in Pamplona, Spain.
Coverage (5)
- Revelers celebrate as the txupinazo, the traditional rocket marking the start of the San Fermín festival, in Pamplona, Spain, on Monday. Sandusky Register · 13h ago
- Spain Running of the Bulls McAlester News-Capital · 13h ago
- SLIDESHOW: Nappanee Fourth of JulySLIDESHOW: Nappanee Fourth of July Goshen News · 13h ago
- Five runners injured in first bull run at Pamplona festival Yahoo · 13h ago
- Spain's 'running of the bulls' festival opens in Pamplona DW.com · 13h ago broke it first
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