The famous San Fermin festival also known by the name the running of the bulls is celebrated every year in Pamplona city of Spain from the 6th to the 14th of July. Locals of this city is celebrating this festival as a tradition for centuries. The inauguration of this festival is done in a very unique way. A rocket is launched from the city’s town hall to mark the official start of the festival. During the festival week, Pamplona is overly crowded with around million plus visitors from all over the world. Visitors get a warm welcome in the full party atmosphere of the city with dance and city, and everyone will be seen wearing the traditional San Fermin clothes that are a white t-shirt and red handkerchief around the neck. The inauguration of the San Fermin festival starts at noon on the 6th of July every year.
Activities of San Fermin festival–
There is a list of activities and events that are performed throughout the week during this festival, and the running of the bulls is one main among that. It takes place every day of the festival at 8 am. The main basic rule of the festival is that the runners are chased by 6 bulls behind them throughout the streets of Pamplona town till the city’s bullring which is approximately 850 meters. Many people train themselves throughout the year to win this amazing and unique festival from the bulls as their competitor, and many decide just at the last moment to prove themselves which is always a very terrible decision. On a serious note, this San Fermin festival is also the most dangerous one as 15 participants died in 1924. But don’t worry you are always welcome as a visitor to this festival. It is so unique and eye-catching that everyone should witness this at least once in a lifetime.
The second famous event and activity of the San Fermin festival including bulls is the famous bullfight. The bullfights take place every evening from 7th to 14th July. For those who are not so fond of this racing and bulls’ competitions, there are other activities also to entertain with. There will be music concerts, rural sports competitions, fireworks exhibitions, games, and much more.
Origin of San Fermin-
San Fermin festival taking place in Pamplona since before the 12th century originally it was celebrated on the 10th of October but due to weather inconveniences now the official date is shifted to July by the government of Pamplona. All fairs and activities are scheduled accordingly.
There’s a real story behind the popularity of bull activities in this famous festival. In 1923 Ernest Hemingway visited Pamplona first time during this festival, and he was so fascinated by bullfighting that he wrote the famous book on this activity “The sun also rises”. This made the festival famous around the world wide. He also made some very good friends in Pamplona city, he was so fond of this festival that he used to help the participants get dressed before entering the ring. Though it was never assumed that his book will change Pamplona city forever.
There’s a lot of fun and enjoyment to experience in this festival as a visitor. Not just the bull activities but also the other festivities are there like singing, dancing, enjoying different food cuisine. But be aware of the danger anytime, especially for the participants of the festival. Being part of this crowd it is impossible to not stumble or fall while running in the race from beginning to the end. As a visitor, it is all free to watch the running of the bulls around the street. There are always police, and emergency services available for the participants and the visitors anytime. To book your comfortable spot as a spectator you need to be there before 6.30 am as the crowd increases every minute for this amazing and unique festival of San Fermin. If you are an outsider then don’t worry just get your Spain visa from the UK and get welcomed into the country of amazing festivals.
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