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AL - Bridging Worlds: Running of the Bulls

Traditions

What Is the Running of the Bulls | Kukuxumusu
Basic facts about the traditions
The Origins of the Homily to San Fermin | Kukuxumusu
Story behind the tradition of the homily.
Viva San Fermin 2025 | VisitNavarra
Facts about San Fermin
History and Traditions of the San Fermin | Libere
Information about San Fermin Festival
History and Traditions of the San Fermin Festival
History of La Tomatina | La Tomatina de Bunol
Overview of the history of the festival.
La Tomatina Festival | BBC Witness History
More detailed account of the history of La Tomatina
La Tomatina Festival 2025 | LingoPie
More history, but includes Spanish terms

Symbols & Objects

Traditional Dress Code for the San Fermin Festival | ChasingRed
Covers clothing for the festival
Dressing the Part | ChasingRed
Significance of traditional clothing.
Giants and Big Heads | Smithsonian
Big head parade
La Tomatina Festival | Socarrat

Basic Facts

Running of the Bulls | Britannica
Encyclopedic entry on the topic
Fiesta de San Fermin | Britannica
Encyclopedic entry on the topic
History of Running of the Bulls | Running of the Bulls
History of the Running of the Bulls by a travel organization.
Pamplona's Running of the Bulls | Rick Steves
Encyclopedic-style article from a travel author.
La Tomatina de Bunol
Official page for La Tomatina
Your Guide to La Tomatina! | Tour Me Out
Overview of the festival.

Meaning & Importance

What is Sanfermin? | Kukuxumusu
Outlines significance of the festival.
San Fermin: The Saint Behind the Running of the Bulls | SL Media
Information about the saint that the festival honors.
The Art and Tradition of Bullfighting in Pamplona | ChasingRed
Explores historical roots, cultural identity, artistry

How to Run with the Bulls

For Families

A Family Friendly Running of the Bulls Festival | I Live Spain
A guide for what to do with children.
Running of the Bulls with Families | Running of the Bulls Tours
Events that are family friendly
Tomatina Kids | La Tomatina
Shares how kids can participate. Larger site also has more information about the festival.