Video: The thrill of the Huamantlada

Video: The thrill of the Huamantlada

Filming bullfights is not worth dying for

The Huamantlada pits man against beast in potentially disastrous circumstances. The annual event, which takes place in the otherwise sleepy town of Huamantla in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, saw 24 bulls let loose in the town’s narrow, uneven streets to be confronted by locals and visitors alike – many of which had been drinking [...]

Amateur bullfighting festival in Mexico ends with 23 injuries

More than 20 people were gored or injured by bulls this weekend in Huamantla in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala after taking on one of the 24 bulls let loose into the streets as part of an annual festival. The Huamantlada, which is often compared to the running of the bulls event in Pamplona, takes [...]

Child Matadors in Mexico’s Bullrings, says NYT

This is a fascinating story from the NewYorkTimes about bullfighters as young as 14 getting into the ring. They’re not allowed to fight professionally in Spain, but in Mexico it’s a different story. Click here for the NYT story. See here for stories on bullfighting from MexicoReporter.com

One Man Dies and 24 are Injured in Huamantla’s Amateur Bullfighting Festival

One man died and 24 people, including one women, were injured in Huamantla’s amateur bullfighting festival in Mexico this weekend. Each year, the small town of Huamantla in the state of Tlaxcala celebrates the day of the Virgin Mary by creating brightly-coloured designs and draping the streets in colour. But it’s the amateur bull-fighting event [...]

Bullfighting can be as good as an orgasm, says wannabee matador

Jose Hormos is part of the collective that organises the event in Huamantla each year that sees the bulls let loose in the streets. He spoke to NewCorrespondent.com about his views and the event, whilst sitting on top of a casket that contained a 450 kilo bull.

Bull-taunting in pictures

Anyone can try their hand at being a matador with the bulls in Huamantla, which are let loose in the streets as part of the celebrations for a religious festival. See here for more pictures:

Bull-taunting in Huamantla

The town of Huamantla, located in the state of Tlaxcala south of Mexico City, celebrates the festival of the Virgin Mary each year. Local people create colourful designs on the ground using fresh cut flowers and sawdust to honor the day. But it’s what comes after a solemn procession through the streets commemorating the festival [...]