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 -Published: Friday, December 27, 2019- More than 20 people
injured in Zapote Fairgrounds
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
According to the Red Cross, on Wednesday, the first day of the opening of the year-end festivities known as Fiesta de Zapote, 21 emergencies were handled. According to the emergency monitoring department, 15 men and six women were treated. The individuals were in the games area as well as within the Plaza de Toros. Of the 15 men, six were so-called improvised bullfighters, who had injuries on the first day of bullfighting and had to be taken to the emergency room of two hospitals, Calderon Guardia and the San Juan de Dios. According to the Red Cross, more than 100 paramedics were required to attend to any possible emergence during the day of the horse parade Thursday, as well as during the Carnival today. "We call on spectators and riders to take appropriate prevention measures by participating in a massive event," said Jim Batres of the Red Cross. Red Cross will have 13 stands located along the Carnival route for treating people from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.  The fair at the Zapote fairgrounds started Wednesday, Christmas Day. There are mechanical games, meals, typical dances, concerts and fireworks every night. Next to the fairground is the bull stadium. The fair is organized by the San José Municipality.  Thursday, the main avenues of San José were used for the National Tope, which is a parade of horses, old cars and old carts. According to the municipality, about 5,000 riders participated. The parade started at noon, and went through main San Jose avenues, from National Gym in Sabana, north on Paseo Colón, then on Second Avenue, until it reach Chinatown.  Today is the turn for the New Year's Eve Carnival. According to the municipality, the participation of at least 11 comparsas are expected. These are groups of dancers representing communities and the provinces. This year the carnival starts at noon. And it is expected to last approximately four hours. The traffic police will close access to the roads of the route of the carnival, so drivers are advised to avoid traveling through the center of the capital today. Also, the bullfights that are taking place in the Plaza de Toros in Zapote are known in Spanish as Toros a la Tica,. In Costa Rica it is illegal to kill or injure bulls, so bullfights are very different from those that can be seen in Spain or México. One of the activities considered fun by Costa Ricans is when a bull is released inside the ring to chase dozens of so-called improvised bullfighters, know as toreros improvisados in Spanish. These are mostly men who have limited experience with bulls. Some would say that a bull is released into a mob. According to the organizers, this year almost 300 bulls are being used among different games and activities. One unusual game places a handful of men and sometimes a woman into a well-marked section. Then the bull is released. If a player moves out of the marked section to dodge a bull, he or she is out of the game. The last individual remaining in the marked area usually wins a money prize. Another event places men on a seesaw. As the bull approaches, a participant goes up in the air out of reach. But his companion on the device goes lower. Consequently, the bull becomes confused moving from one side to the other. Usually, the bull fails to gore either player. When a bull is successful, the Red Cross is standing by. Organizers have to be creative in providing new attractions and gimmicks with the bull because sometimes the events are twice a day. Although the joke is that someone needs to be inebriated to get in a ring with a fighting bull, the truth is that all of the participants are sober because they know they are risking their lives. Organizers said that more than 250 people will be improvised bullfighters in various events until Jan. 6. Each is supposed to buy a special insurance policy from the National insurance Institute. -------------------- Have you participated in the toros, carnival or hose parade in Costa Rica? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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