VOICED : Batalla de vino abre fiestas taurinas de San Fermin en Pamplona

The San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain, begins with a wine-soaked celebration and the traditional shout of 'Viva San Fermín,' followed by the launch of the chupinazo rocket. The nine-day event includes religious processions, night festivities, and traditional bullfights. A visitor from Australia shares their excitement about attending the festival. Each morning, hundreds participate in the bull runs through the historic center, with the first run scheduled for Thursday. Since 1911, 15 people have died during these runs.

What marks the beginning of the San Fermín festival in Pamplona?

• The lighting of a bonfire

• A parade through the city

• A traditional dance performance

• The launch of the 'chupinazo' rocket

Which of the following is NOT a part of the San Fermín festival celebrations?

• Religious processions

• Night parties

• Traditional bullfights

• Fireworks display

Where is the visitor who wanted to experience the San Fermín festival from?

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Australia

• United States

What is the main event that takes place each morning during the San Fermín festival?

• A wine tasting event

• The running of the bulls

• A traditional dance

• A bullfighting competition

Since when have records of fatalities during the running of the bulls been kept?

• 1935

• 1900

• 1911

• 1920