24日、新潟県長岡市で、昔から続く「牛の角突き」という行事がありました。牛と牛が角を合わせて戦います。
いつもは午後に行いますが、今年は午前中に行いました。夏の暑さから牛を守るためです。最近は、夏になると元気がなくなる牛がいるそうです。
この行事を見ていた人は「角がぶつかる音がとても迫力がありました。午後より涼しいので、この時間にやってほしいです」と話していました。
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On the 24th, in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, there was a traditional event called “Ushi no Tsunotsuki” (Bull Horn Fighting) that has been held since long ago. In this event, bulls clash their horns and fight. It is usually held in the afternoon, but this year it was held in the morning. This change was made to protect the bulls from the summer heat. Recently, it is said that some bulls lose their energy in the summer. A spectator who watched the event said, “The sound of the horns colliding was very powerful. Since it’s cooler than in the afternoon, I hope they continue to hold it at this time.”