Running of the bulls the market, men would try to speed the process by hurrying their cattle using tactics of fear and excitement. After years of this practice, the transportation and hurrying began to turn into a competition, as young adults would attempt to race in front of the bulls and make it safely to their pens without being overtaken. When the popularity of this practice increased and was noticed more and more by the expanding population of Spanish cities, a tradition was created and stands to this day. The Pamplona encierro is the most popular in Spain and has been broadcast live by
Melbourne International Comedy Festival the festival program and continued to do so for other material such as advertising posters. Melbourne International Comedy Festival The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) is the third-largest international comedy festival in the world. Established in 1987, it takes place annually in Melbourne over four weeks, typically starting in March and running through to April. The Melbourne Town Hall has served as the festival hub since the early 1990s, but performances are held in venues throughout the city. The MICF plays host to hundreds of local and international artists; in 2014 the festival listed 469 shows, 6,488 performances (including 159