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La Tomatina

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Observed by
Date
Bunol, Valencia, Spain
Last Wednesday in August
Frequency
Annual
2017
August 30

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History
The first tomato fight was in 1945.
The holiday was banned in the Spanish State period under
Francisco Franco, but returned in the 1970s.
In 2002 La Tomatina of Bunol was declared a Festivity of
International Tourist Interest by the Secretary Department of
Tourism due to its success.

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Description
Usually, the fight lasts for an hour, after which the whole town
square has been covered with tomato paste.

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Rules of festival
1. The tomatoes have to be squashed
before throwing to avoid injuries.
2. No other projectiles except tomatoes
are allowed.
3. Participants have to make way for
trucks and lorries.
4. After the second shot indicative of
ending the tomato hurl, no tomatoes

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Since 2013, the capacity of La Tomatina is regulated by selling
tickets for the event.
In 2015, it is estimated that almost 145 000 kg of tomatoes were
thrown.

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