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1. La Tomatina is a famous annual festival held in Buñol, a small town in the Valencia region of Spain. It is a one-day event on the last Wednesday of August. The festival is known for its iconic tomato-throwing tradition, which sees thousands of participants throwing each other with ripe tomatoes.
2. The origins of La Tomatina are unclear, but many believe it began in 1945 when a group of young men started a tomato fight during a local parade. Since then, the festival has grown in popularity and now attracts tourists from all over the world.
3. On the festival day, around 20,000 participants gather in the streets of Buñol. At 11 am, the festivities begin with the firing of a water gun, then the tomato-throwing starts. The streets quickly become red as participants throw tomatoes at each other for around one hour. Once the tomato fight is over, the streets are cleaned, and the festival-goers go to the local bars and restaurants to continue the celebrations.
4. La Tomatina is a unique and unforgettable experience that showcases Spain's fun-loving culture. It is a popular event, and tickets sell out fast, so visitors are encouraged to plan well in advance to avoid disappointment.
