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Bullfighting of Tokunoshima

Kagoshima · Tokunoshima · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 徳之島の闘牛と島の文化

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WHAT TO DOBullfighting of Tokunoshima

Each hamlet keeps its own bull; the harness and rope designs work as the village's emblem.

WHEREKagoshima

Remote Islands · Tokunoshima

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Each hamlet keeps its own bull; the harness and rope designs work as the village's emblem.

About this place

Bullfighting is a physical contest that involves a bullfighter attempting to subdue, immobilize, or kill a bull, usually according to a set of rules, guidelines, or cultural expectations. Bullfighting can also loosely refer to other spectacles in which two bulls are pitted against each other, that is, bull wrestling. There are several variations, including some forms which involve dancing around or leaping over a cow or bull or attempting to grasp an object tied to the animal's horns. The best-known form of bullfighting is Spanish-style bullfighting, practiced in Spain, and a few of its former American colonies, as well as parts of the Philippines, Portugal (see: Portuguese-style bullfighting) and Southern France. The Spanish Fighting Bull is bred for its aggression and physique, and is raised free-range with little human contact. The practice of bullfighting is controversial because of a range of concerns including animal welfare, funding, and religion. While some forms are considered a blood sport, in some countries, for example Spain, it is defined as an art form or cultural event, and local regulations define it as a cultural event or heritage. Bullfighting is illegal in most countries, but remains legal in most areas of Spain and Portugal, as well as in some Latin American countries and some parts of southern France and the Philippines. In Colombia, it is being phased out with a full ban coming into effect in 2027.

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Founded / opened:Edo period Highlights / collection:Costumes for the bulls, Bulls of each village Genre:Textiles and dyeing

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