Ever since I was a kid growing up in Ogden Utah back in the early 80's, I've been fascinated by the Spanish bullfight. I even searched out books on bullfighting at the Weber County library, where I found and read "Death in the Afternoon" by Ernest Hemingway. I'm probably the only kid in Utah to have ever read that book. Now here we are 40 years later and I still enjoy learning about and keeping up with the bullfights.

June 24, 2026

An amazing day ... 500 years ago today the first bullfight in Mexico was held

So, 500 years ago today the first bullfight in Mexico took place.

Now, it would not have been a bullfight as we know it today, but one more akin to a rejoneo style bullfight, one on horseback. 

Nevertheless, today is a sacred day. Too bad Mexico is a mess right now and the bullfight is up against corrupt politicians, let's pray for the future of the bulls in Mexico. 

How can anyone be against an art form with at least a 500 year history?

It boggles my mind.


(from Instagram)

24 de Junio de 1526, dia de San Juan, se cita como el primer festejo taurino documentado en la capital. La referencia aparece in la Quinta Carta de Relacion de Hernan Cortes (1526), donde menciona que ese dia estaban "corriendo ciertos toros" como parte de las celebraciones publicas.

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