One of the most barbaric "sports" around, if you ignore competitive according playing*...
Bullfighting fans in Catalonia are set to see the last fights before a ban on the age-old tradition comes into effect in Spain's north-eastern region.
About 20,000 spectators are expected to fill Barcelona's Monumental arena, where top matadors will be performing.
Lawmakers voted for the ban last year - the first in mainland Spain - after 180,000 people signed a petition.
They say the bullfighting is barbaric, but opponents say they will challenge the ban in Spain's top court.
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* I do realize Canada is in a bit of a glass house here, what with the seal hunt....
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