- Toro de fuego
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A toro de fuego ("fire bull") is a festive activity in which a bull-resembling metal frame, with fireworks attached to it, is set alight, and then a person carrying the frame runs around town at night as if chasing people in the streets. Participants dodge the bull-frame when it comes close, especially because the burning fireworks set off sparks that can cause small burns in people's skin or clothes. This activity is held in a number of Spanish towns during their local festivals. It's possible that this custom originated in the toro embolado, in which a real bull is involved.
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Traditional festivals in Spain Major traditional festivals Albacete Fair · Batalla de flores · Bonfires of Saint John · Carnival of Cádiz · Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Cavalcade of Magi · Chiviri · Cincomarzada · Coso Blanco · Cider Festival · Descenso del Sella · Falles · Feast of the Pirates of Premià de Mar · Fiestas de San Juan · Fiestas del Pilar · Haro Wine Festival · Hita Medieval Festival · Holy Week · Horse Fair · Horse Racing of Sanlúcar Beach · Los Campanos · Maruxaina · La Mercè · Misteri d'Elx · Moros y cristianos · Paso del Fuego · Patum de Berga · Powder Day · Romería de El Rocío · Saint John of the Mountain Festival · Santa Tecla Festival · San Fermín · Seville Fair · Tamborrada · Tarragona Fireworks Competition · Tomatina · Andra Mari Zuriaren JaiakOther related topics Musical events Music festivalsCategories:- Bullfighting
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