In a spectacular celebration of its 80th year, Spain’s La Tomatina festival drew thousands of locals and tourists to the streets of Buñol for an hourlong tomato-throwing frenzy. With 120 tons of overripe tomatoes, no teams, and no rules—except to squash before you throw—the iconic event transformed the town into a sea of red pulp and joy. Here's a look into the tradition, its history, and the chaos that keeps people coming back.


Spain’s La Tomatina: Thousands paint Buñol red in world’s biggest tomato fight 

Thousands of people hurled tomatoes at each other on Wednesday (August 28) in Bunol, eastern Spain, during the famous La Tomatina food fight festival.

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Video: La Tomatina Festival 2016

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Spain’s La Tomatina: Thousands paint Buñol red in world’s biggest tomato fight

Spain's Bunol hosts world-famous La Tomatina festival

Video: La Tomatina Festival 2016

Spain woos Indian tourists with tango of Hindi films, local history