Traditional event Cow slamming resumes Niigata Nagaoka Yamakoshi area New Corona June 21 19:19

A traditional event in the Yamakoshi area of ​​Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, which had been canceled due to the new coronavirus, the cattle angling reopened on the 21st, and a big applause was sent from the venue to the figure of the cow that strongly horned the horn. It was

Beef horn is a traditional event held in Yamakoshi district of Nagaoka city and Ojiya city in Niigata prefecture, which has been held since May every year, but it was canceled last month because of the new coronavirus.

Among these, in the Yamakoshi area, we restarted on the 21st after thoroughly taking temperature measurements and sterilizing hands of spectators visiting the venue and taking infection prevention measures to secure an interval of 1 meter between the seats.

On the 21st day of the first day, 16 activities were carried out, and a man called Seko gave a big cheer and applause as the cows powerfully abutted their corners while making a loud call.

A man in Niigata City said, "I felt like I was out after a long time. The cow was powerful, but it was so cute that I could enjoy watching it."

Tomiei Matsui, Chairman of the Yamakoshi Bullfighting Association, said, "I was worried about the event, but I'm relieved that it was finished safely. I want customers to cooperate with infection prevention measures and have fun."

The beef horns in the Yamakoshi area will be held until November.