Spain celebrates end of Easter with Bullfighting in April’s Fair

Emil Lendof

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May 2, 2017

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Bullfighter Rivera Ordonez ‘Paquirri’ performs with a Daniel Ruiz ranch fighting bull at La Maestranza bullring during La feria de Abril (April’s Fair) in Seville, Spain. Getty Images

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The Feria de Abril, which has a story dating back to 1847, takes place a fortnight after Easter each year. More than one million local and international participants are expected to attend to Feria de Abril. Getty Images

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The origin of the fair was a cattle market but the event quickly turned its goal from commerce to having fun. Getty Images

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This year various bullfighters performed with fighting bulls and entertained the masses with the bloody sport. Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: Bullfighter Rivera Ordonez ‘Paquirri’ performs with a Daniel Ruiz ranch fighting bull at La Maestranza bullring on the second day of La feria de Abril… Getty Images

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Women wear traditional Sevillana dresses during the Feria de Abril (April’s Fair) in honor of the rich history of the event. Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: Bullfighter Cayetano Rivera Ordonez performs with a Daniel Ruiz ranch fighting bull at La Maestranza bullring on the second day of La feria de Abril… Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: People walk towards the feria de Abril (April’s Fair) on May 1, 2017 in Seville, Spain. The Feria de Abril, which has a story dating… Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: People enjoy the atmosphere at the Feria de Abril (April’s Fair) on May 1, 2017 in Seville, Spain. The Feria de Abril, which has a… Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: A general view of La Maestranza bullring on the second day of La feria de Abril (April’s Fair) on May 1, 2017 in Seville, Spain…. Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: Bullfighter Rivera Ordonez ‘Paquirri’ performs with a Daniel Ruiz ranch fighting bull at La Maestranza bullring on the second day of La feria de Abril… Getty Images

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Spectators cheer as a bullfighter faces off against a fighting bull. Getty Images

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Bullfighter Cayetano Rivera Ordonez prepares for the bloody dance with a fighting bull. Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: Bullfighter Cayetano Rivera Ordonez performs with a Daniel Ruiz ranch fighting bull at La Maestranza bullring on the second day of La feria de Abril… Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: Bullfighter Rivera Ordonez ‘Paquirri’ performs with a Daniel Ruiz ranch fighting bull at La Maestranza bullring on the second day of La feria de Abril… Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: Bullfighter Rivera Ordonez ‘Paquirri’ performs with a Daniel Ruiz ranch fighting bull at La Maestranza bullring on the second day of La feria de Abril… Getty Images

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SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 02: A woman wearing a traditional Sevillana dress looks on at the Feria de Abril (April’s Fair) on May 2, 2017 in Seville, Spain. The Feria… Getty Images

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A bullfighter delivers the finishing blow against a fighting bull. Getty Images

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