History
What country is San Fermin Celebrated in?
Spain
What animals run through the streets during El Encierro
Bulls
What are the two main colors people wear during the festival?
White and Red
How many days does San Fermín last?
9 days
Are bull runners allowed to touch the bulls?
No
In what City does San Fermin Take place?
Pamplona
What time does the bull run start each day?
8:00 A.M
What item is tied around the neck?
A red scarf(pañuelo)
What month is San Fermín celebrated?
July
What famous author helped make San Fermín popular worldwide?
Ernest Hemingway
What does San Fermin celebrate?
Saint Fermin - the city’s first bishop and co-patron saint of Navarra
How long does the bull run usually last?
Around 2-4 Minutes
What event officially starts San Fermín on July 6?
El Chupinazo (the opening firework)
Besides bull runs, what other animal-based event happens in the arena?
Bullfighting
What language besides Spanish is commonly spoken in Pamplona?
Basque
In what year did the festival begin?
1591
What is the name of the bullring where the Run ends?
Plaza de Toros
What is a common phrase shouted during the opening ceremony?
Viva San Fermín
What type of music and dancing is played throughout the streets daily?
Traditional Spanish music and folk dancing
True or False: San Fermín is only about bull running
False
What was the original purpose of the bull runs?
To move bulls from outside the city to the bullring
What color scarf to participants traditionally wear?
Red
What do many people drink during the festival?
Sangria
What event marks the end of San Fermín on July 14?
Pobre de Mí (the closing ceremony)
What is the main rule for runners during El Encierro
Do not provoke or stop the bulls