San Fermin Festival: Running with Bulls in Pamplona, Spain

The San Fermin Festival in Pamplona, Spain, is a vibrant event held annually from July 6 to 14. It gained fame through Ernest Hemingway's novel, 'The Sun Also Rises.' The festival begins with the chupinazo, a pyrotechnic display, and features the famous Running of the Bulls, where participants race alongside bulls through the city streets. This event is both thrilling and dangerous, requiring participants to be fit and aware of the risks. The festival also includes bullfights and a community spirit, with attendees often dressed in white and red. The festival commemorates the morbid death of Pamplona's patron saint, St. Fermin, who was said to have been dragged by bulls.

What novel by Ernest Hemingway helped to popularize the San Fermin Festival?

• The Old Man and the Sea

• A Farewell to Arms

• For Whom the Bell Tolls

• The Sun Also Rises

When does the San Fermin Festival officially begin each year?

• July 1st

• July 6th

• July 14th

• July 10th

What is the traditional attire worn by many participants during the San Fermin Festival?

• Colorful costumes

• Black suits and ties

• White shirts and pants with red accessories

• Traditional Spanish dresses

What is the most famous and dangerous event during the San Fermin Festival?

• Traditional dance performances

• Running of the Bulls

• Fireworks display

• Parade of floats

Who is allowed to participate in the running of the bulls?

• Professional bullfighters

• Physically fit men aged 18 to 29

• Only local residents

• Anyone over 18

What time does the running of the bulls take place each morning during the festival?

• 9:00 AM

• 6:00 AM

• 7:00 AM

• 8:00 AM

What historical event is the San Fermin Festival said to commemorate?

• The founding of Pamplona

• The death of St. Fermin

• The birth of San Fermin

• The end of the Spanish Civil War