21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Torrada bullfighting game in Portugal

The game of bull fighting, "Al Torada" in Portugal, arouses enjoyment among its fans, who confirm that it is a culture and tradition, especially since the bull will not be killed in front of them. But opponents see it as human cruelty against animals. Where the confrontation takes place between the wrestler and the bull in an arena in full view of the people who come to watch the human defeat the animal. This sport is considered one of the most dangerous sports for those who practice it, as the wrestler’s body does not have sufficient protection from the bull’s horns, which must be sharp and the bull must be strong, large, and well-built.

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Date Taken: 06.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: lisboa, Portugal
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Taisir MAHDI