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Spain's Pamplona Bull-run Festival Called Off Over Coronavirus Outbreak

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Over one million people attend the centuries-old San Fermin celebration, which sees half-tonne fighting bulls chase hundreds of daredevils, many wearing traditional white shirts and scarves, though the narrow streets of the city each morning.

  • AFP Madrid
  • Last Updated: April 21, 2020, 5:09 PM IST
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Spain's best-known bull running festival in the northern town of Pamplona, held annually between July 6 and 14, has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, city hall said Tuesday.

Over one million people attend the centuries-old San Fermin celebration, which sees half-tonne fighting bulls chase hundreds of daredevils, many wearing traditional white shirts and scarves, though the narrow streets of the city each morning.

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