http://www.lightstalkers.org/galleries/contact_sheet/6577 In an echo of ancient festivals, cows and bulls form an integral part of summer celebrations in the towns and villages of eastern Spain. Bulls run through streets in the hot afternoon sun - and in the middle of the night - calves chase children around the village square, and young men can live their torero dreams. This is not the corrida, with it's formalised structure and celebrity matadors. The aim is not to kill or main the animals - indeed inflicting any harm on the beasts is officially condemed. These are fiestas organised and enjoyed by the people. http://www.lightstalkers.org en-us http://images.lightstalkers.org/avatars/11701/phc2_small.jpg http://www.lightstalkers.org/Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232325/0708110010-1_small.jpg' /><br />A bull charges through the streets of Xaló late at night<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232325'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232325 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:29:49 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232325 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232325/0708110010-1_small.jpg' /><br />A bull charges through the streets of Xaló late at night<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232325'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232460/0708091257-11_small.JPG' /><br />Afternoon in Xaló, a bull chases the crowd<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232460'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232460 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:30:04 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232460 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232460/0708091257-11_small.JPG' /><br />Afternoon in Xaló, a bull chases the crowd<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232460'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232331/0708091241-19_small.jpg' /><br />A local man in Xaló shows off his cape skills to a young bull, and to the village<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232331'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232331 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232331 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232331/0708091241-19_small.jpg' /><br />A local man in Xaló shows off his cape skills to a young bull, and to the village<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232331'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232388/0708201948-5_small.JPG' /><br />Afternoon bull running in Lliber<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232388'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232388 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232388 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232388/0708201948-5_small.JPG' /><br />Afternoon bull running in Lliber<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232388'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232490/0708261138-26_small.JPG' /><br />People watch from the safety of cages in Beniarbeig<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232490'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232490 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232490 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232490/0708261138-26_small.JPG' /><br />People watch from the safety of cages in Beniarbeig<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232490'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232472/0708162045-3_small.JPG' /><br />In Parcent a young bull has jumped up on the stage<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232472'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232472 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232472 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232472/0708162045-3_small.JPG' /><br />In Parcent a young bull has jumped up on the stage<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232472'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232493/0708261138-30_small.JPG' /><br />A man runs in Beniarbeig - the horns look pretty intimidating when you're close to them<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232493'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232493 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232493 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232493/0708261138-30_small.JPG' /><br />A man runs in Beniarbeig - the horns look pretty intimidating when you're close to them<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232493'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232403/0708082029-24_small.JPG' /><br />After nightfall a man waits for another bull to enter the main square in Parcent<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232403'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232403 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232403 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232403/0708082029-24_small.JPG' /><br />After nightfall a man waits for another bull to enter the main square in Parcent<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232403'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232448/0708050146-34_small.JPG' /><br />A young bull moves through the streets of Els Poblets<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232448'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232448 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232448 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232448/0708050146-34_small.JPG' /><br />A young bull moves through the streets of Els Poblets<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232448'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232442/0708202045-20_small.JPG' /><br />A dance under the floodlights in Beniarbeig<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232442'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232442 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232442 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232442/0708202045-20_small.JPG' /><br />A dance under the floodlights in Beniarbeig<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232442'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232394/0708130113-0_small.JPG' /><br />A bull at night in Xaló<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232394'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232394 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232394 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232394/0708130113-0_small.JPG' /><br />A bull at night in Xaló<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232394'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232424/0708082029-28_small.JPG' /><br />Waiting for the next bull in Xaló<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232424'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232424 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232424 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232424/0708082029-28_small.JPG' /><br />Waiting for the next bull in Xaló<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232424'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232397/0708310150-23_small.JPG' /><br />In Beniarbeig a bull is held while torches are fitted to the horns<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232397'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232397 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232397 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232397/0708310150-23_small.JPG' /><br />In Beniarbeig a bull is held while torches are fitted to the horns<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232397'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232406/0708310150-28_small.JPG' /><br />The torches are lit and the bull is about to be cut lose in Beniarbeig<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232406'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232406 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232406 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232406/0708310150-28_small.JPG' /><br />The torches are lit and the bull is about to be cut lose in Beniarbeig<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232406'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232400/0708120126-1_small.JPG' /><br />A "fire bull" about to be released in Xaló<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232400'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232400 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232400 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232400/0708120126-1_small.JPG' /><br />A "fire bull" about to be released in Xaló<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232400'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232478/0708120126-3_small.JPG' /><br />A "fire bull" in Xaló<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232478'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232478 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232478 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232478/0708120126-3_small.JPG' /><br />A "fire bull" in Xaló<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232478'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232466/0708120126-16_small.JPG' /><br />A "fire bull" in Xaló lowers it's head and paws the ground in preparation for a charge<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232466'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232466 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232466 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232466/0708120126-16_small.JPG' /><br />A "fire bull" in Xaló lowers it's head and paws the ground in preparation for a charge<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232466'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232382/0708211213-34_small.JPG' /><br />In the middle of the day children are allowed to run with calves in Lliber<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232382'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232382 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232382 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232382/0708211213-34_small.JPG' /><br />In the middle of the day children are allowed to run with calves in Lliber<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232382'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232457/0708211213-24_small.JPG' /><br />The youngest children watch their siblings being chased by calves in Lliber<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232457'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232457 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232457 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232457/0708211213-24_small.JPG' /><br />The youngest children watch their siblings being chased by calves in Lliber<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232457'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232418/0707261949-24_small.JPG' /><br />Some towns, like Ondara, have their own bullring - normally used for the corrida they are hired by the town for the bull running<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232418'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232418 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232418 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232418/0707261949-24_small.JPG' /><br />Some towns, like Ondara, have their own bullring - normally used for the corrida they are hired by the town for the bull running<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232418'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232385/0707261949-14_small.JPG' /><br />The Plaza de Toros in Ondara<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232385'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232385 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232385 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232385/0707261949-14_small.JPG' /><br />The Plaza de Toros in Ondara<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232385'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232499/0707102005-31_small.JPG' /><br />The crowd in Ondara awaits the entry of the bulls<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232499'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232499 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232499 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232499/0707102005-31_small.JPG' /><br />The crowd in Ondara awaits the entry of the bulls<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232499'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232481/0709031834-11_small.JPG' /><br />In Segorbe some of the young men take the fiesta more seriously<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232481'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232481 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232481 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232481/0709031834-11_small.JPG' /><br />In Segorbe some of the young men take the fiesta more seriously<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232481'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232412/0709031834-12_small.JPG' /><br />A pass in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232412'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232412 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232412 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232412/0709031834-12_small.JPG' /><br />A pass in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232412'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232433/0709031819-35_small.JPG' /><br />Cape-work in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232433'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232433 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232433 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232433/0709031819-35_small.JPG' /><br />Cape-work in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232433'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232463/0709031819-33_small.JPG' /><br />Cape-work in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232463'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232463 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232463 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232463/0709031819-33_small.JPG' /><br />Cape-work in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232463'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232487/0709031819-34_small.JPG' /><br />Cape-work in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232487'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232487 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232487 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232487/0709031819-34_small.JPG' /><br />Cape-work in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232487'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232502/0709031819-30_small.JPG' /><br />Cape-work in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232502'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232502 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232502 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232502/0709031819-30_small.JPG' /><br />Cape-work in Segorbe<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232502'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232427/0709031819-9_small.JPG' /><br />In the temporary Plaza de Toros in Segorbe some skill is in evidence<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232427'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232427 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232427 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232427/0709031819-9_small.JPG' /><br />In the temporary Plaza de Toros in Segorbe some skill is in evidence<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232427'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232421/0709031938-2_small.JPG' /><br />Two citizens of Segorbe having decided discretion is the better part of valor<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232421'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232421 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232421 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232421/0709031938-2_small.JPG' /><br />Two citizens of Segorbe having decided discretion is the better part of valor<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232421'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232475/0708311311-15_small.JPG' /><br />The "Bous al Mar" fiesta in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232475'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232475 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232475 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232475/0708311311-15_small.JPG' /><br />The "Bous al Mar" fiesta in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232475'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232409/0708311311-21_small.JPG' /><br />In Xabía the young men encourage the bull to follow them into the harbour<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232409'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232409 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232409 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232409/0708311311-21_small.JPG' /><br />In Xabía the young men encourage the bull to follow them into the harbour<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232409'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232484/0708311221-37_small.JPG' /><br />"Bous al Mar" in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232484'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232484 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232484 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232484/0708311221-37_small.JPG' /><br />"Bous al Mar" in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232484'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232436/0708311221-27_small.JPG' /><br />"Bous al Mar" in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232436'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232436 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232436 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232436/0708311221-27_small.JPG' /><br />"Bous al Mar" in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232436'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232469/0708311311-8_small.JPG' /><br />"Bous al Mar" in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232469'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232469 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:21:15 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232469 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232469/0708311311-8_small.JPG' /><br />"Bous al Mar" in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232469'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232451/0709010024-2_small.JPG' /><br />"Bous al Mar" in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232451'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232451 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:21:40 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232451 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232451/0709010024-2_small.JPG' /><br />"Bous al Mar" in Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232451'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232445/0708311311-25_small.JPG' /><br />Bull, Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232445'>view full-size image</a> http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232445 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:22:14 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232445 <img src='http://images.lightstalkers.org/images/232445/0708311311-25_small.JPG' /><br />Bull, Xabía<br /><a href='http://www.lightstalkers.org/images/show/232445'>view full-size image</a> Paul Hardy Carter