La Tomatina begins in Spain: Why thousands join the annual tomato war?
- La Tomatina 2026 began on August 26 in Buñol, Spain, where thousands joined the annual tomato-throwing festival.
- The event started in 1945 as a local food fight and later became one of Spain’s most famous festivals, attracting visitors from around the world.
- The festival runs for several days, but the famous tomato battle happens for just one hour on the main celebration day.
- In 2026, around 20,000+ participants took part, with about 150–165 tonnes of tomatoes used during the one-hour celebration.
Source: firstpost.com
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