La Tomatina festival turns Spanish town Buñol into tomato battleground
Buñol in Valencia was transformed into a sea of red as 165 tons of ripe tomatoes were hurled during the annual La Tomatina festival.
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AIThe small town of Buñol in Spain’s Valencia region hosted its annual La Tomatina festival, turning its streets into the scene of the world-famous tomato fight.
Organizers brought in 165 tons of ripe tomatoes, which participants hurled at each other for 60 minutes, leaving the streets awash in red.
Shops and buildings took special precautions, covering their facades with protective sheets to shield them from the tomato onslaught during the festivities.
La Tomatina dates back to 1945 and has since become a recurring annual event, drawing visitors from around the globe.