Bull runs in the street
Bull runs in the street are very popular in some villages in Terres de l'Ebre, especially in the Baix Ebre and Montsià regions. It is an ancestral tradition with different categories, and it has traditionally generated heated discussions, and revived old controversies between its followers and opponents. It is usually accompanied by the music of brass bands, midday meals, afternoon snacks and culinary events, which are typical of Town Festivals.
The "Correbou" is one of the most popular bull run activities. It consists of loosing a bull into a limited area of the town which is duly protected so that the animal cannot escape from the designated route. This activity is also known as bull runs in the square, bull runs in the street or bull runs at the beach, depending on the place where the animal is let out. Youngsters run around, pretending to hide from the animal, or even try to jump over it to show how brave they are.
The "Bou Embollat" is a nightime event, where balls of fire placed in some kind of contraption, are fixed to the bulls horns, then the bull is let loose through the streets. Finally, there is the "Bou Capllaçat", where you can run along next to the bull, holding onto a long thick rope which is tied to the animal's horns.
Events with bulls are organized in the following villages among others, Amposta, Sant Carles de la Ràpita, Deltebre, Ulldecona, Mas de Barberans, Alcanar, Camarles, Sant Jaume d'Enveja, La Aldea, Les Cases de Alcanar, Els Muntells, La Sènia, Godall, Poble nou del Delta and Roquetes.
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