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Tomatina Festival Celebrates 80 Years of Tomato-Fueled Fun!
8/26/2025
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- The 80th anniversary of Spain's "Tomatina" festival takes place in Buñol, featuring 120 tons of tomatoes and attracting 22,000 participants.
- Originating from a 1945 food fight, the festival was officially recognized as a tourism attraction in 2002.
- Participants are advised to squash tomatoes before throwing to prevent injuries.
- While similar festivals exist worldwide, "Tomatina" is unique to Buñol.
