Days After a Video of People Torturing a Bull With Flaming Horns Went Viral, Spanish Town Bans the Cruel Tradition

Within a shadowed corner of tradition, a harsh narrative unfolds. An old footage of a distressed bull struggling with its horns on fire has cast a haunting pall over the internet. The video from Spain that went viral captures a moment from their bull-fighting tradition. 

In a hopeful turn of events, The Spanish town of El Verger has decided to ban the Running of the Bulls Festival. This positive move is a reflection of the growing awareness of animal welfare and the willingness to abolish cruel practices against animals. This article will explore the ways cultures are adapting their traditions to align with their evolving values and sensibilities.

El Verger’s bold stand against its old traditions

The town of El Verger, like any other Spanish town, is known for its popular yet cruel festival where bulls’ horns are set on fire. However, the city council has taken a significant step forward by discontinuing any involvement with this inhuman practice. Based on this decision, they will cease to continue any activities related to subsidizing, hiring and authorizing such activities during local festivities.

In their official statement, as reported by the World Animal News, the city council said, “The practice of setting fire to bulls’ horns causes unnecessary stress, injury, and suffering to the animals, which goes against our ethical principles and responsibility towards them.” The decision taken by El Verger’s Mayor, Basili Salort, reflects the council’s commitment to ensuring dignity and safety for all living beings.

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Addressing bull cruelty: A step forward

Furthermore, the council has acknowledged the fact that the tradition of setting the bulls’ horns on fire leads to injured animals, which transgresses their ethical responsibility towards them. In reaction to the video footage shared by the non-profit organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Spanish charity Animalist Party With the Environment (PACMA), the decision has been made. 

However, the ban on setting the bulls’ horns on fire does not ensure safety during the event. While the restriction of animal cruelty is a step in the right direction concerning animal welfare, the bull running festival will still continue in El Verger. During this festival, terrified bulls are chased through thickly crowded streets and this causes severe injuries to both humans and bulls, painting a picture of mistreatment.   

It is evident that El Verger has made significant progress by taking their stand against their traditions recognizing the harsh aftermath that it inflicted upon animals in the name of tradition. However, the fight continues to end the existing practices that pose a threat to aligning traditions with evolving values.

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