700,000 People Say This Tradition Is Not Their Culture
speak out: to say what you believe, especially when it is about something wrong or unfair
Covered in red paint, protesters stood outside Spain’s most famous bullring. It was a powerful sight in front of the Los Ventas arena in Madrid. The red paint was a symbol for the blood of bulls killed in bullfights. These protesters believe bullfighting is cruel and should be stopped.
Bullfighting is still a tradition in Spain, France, and Portugal. But more and more people are beginning to speak out against it. A large survey found that most people in these countries do not support the tradition.
Earlier this year, a petition with over 700,000 signatures was given to the Spanish Parliament. The campaign was called, “It is not my culture.” The goal is to end bullfighting’s special status as part of Spain’s official cultural heritage.
Sample sentences
After years of staying silent, he finally spoke out about the unfair treatment at his job. People were surprised, but they listened.
During the town meeting, one woman stood up and spoke out against the plan to cut down the park trees. Her voice was shaking, but she didn’t stop.
At the hospital, a nurse spoke out about unsafe working conditions. She knew it could cost her the job, but she felt it was the right thing to do.
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