Today marked the beginning of the San Fermin running of the bulls throughout Spain. This dangerous tradition takes all of Spain by storm, but perhaps none so much as Pamplona. The "chupinazo" that initiates the running of the bulls was in full swing in Pamplona today and promised a celebration like no other with participants from all over the world. Just as Salamanca helped celebrate the independence of the United States on July 4th, participants from every corner of the globe came to Pamplona for this incredible celebration.
Pamplona's famed running of the bulls is deeply rooted in tradition, but is the most famous in Spain due to the attention that Ernest Hemingway gave in his writings on the celebration. Hemingway brought the world's attention to this particular city's festivities and since then the celebration has become synonymous with the city.
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