Comments on: Bullfighting and Oil Wrestling in the Kaçkar Mountains of Turkey

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:33:12 +0000

In reply to Marcia. Marcia, I can only speak for myself and say that I just love taking a glimpse and experiencing what other cultures find fascinating. I went to the bullfights once, but I don't think I would go a second time or become a lifelong fan.

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:31:34 +0000

In reply to Dana Newman. Dana,Yes, it's better than the Spanish way, but I'm not so sure the bull knows what is going on.

By: Dana Newman

Dana Newman — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:34:51 +0000

Had no idea that Turkish bull fighting even existed! Like this form much more than the Spanish one. But I feel kind of bad for the winner afterwards. He’s like “Hey, I don’t get it. What’s this ribbon thing hanging from my horn?? I don’t want this. I was told there’d be chicks here…”

By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 02:50:28 +0000

Unfortunately, the cultural events I’ve been to have not been as exciting as this. You definitely live an interesting life, Corinne!

Wonder why we’re so fascinated with fighting animals, though these bulls don’t sound like they’re really fighting, just facing off. Guess it’s more humane than Spanish bullfighting though I’d still like to experience it.

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:31:12 +0000

In reply to Leigh. Thanks Leigh.

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:26:45 +0000

In reply to jan. Jan, It was really interesting, much more like the Korean bullfights I've seen. It's worth the trip!

By: jan

jan — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 23:49:16 +0000

Sounds better than the Spanish Bull Fights. I would like to visit for sure. Love the close up of locked horns. I don’t think it is fair he doesn’t win the girl. :)

By: Leigh

Leigh — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:47:23 +0000

What a great selection of shots!

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:37:09 +0000

In reply to Mike. Mike, No such luck! But the women do belly dance...and that's beautiful!

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 00:10:33 +0000

Oh whew I’m glad Turkish bullfighting is different because I passionately loathe Spanish bullfighting, Corinne! The oil wrestling would be fun to watch albeit I prefer it was women :)