Слайд 2
Observed by Bunol, Valencia, Spain
Date
Last Wednesday in August
Frequency Annual
2017 August 30
Слайд 3History
The first tomato fight was in 1945.
The holiday was banned in
the Spanish State period under Francisco Franco, but returned in the 1970s.
In 2002 La Tomatina of Bunol was declared a Festivity of International Tourist Interest by the Secretary Department of Tourism due to its success.
Слайд 4Description
Usually, the fight lasts for an hour, after which the whole
town square has been covered with tomato paste.
Слайд 5Rules of festival
The tomatoes have to be squashed before throwing to
avoid injuries.
No other projectiles except tomatoes are allowed.
Participants have to make way for trucks and lorries.
After the second shot indicative of ending the tomato hurl, no tomatoes are be thrown.
Слайд 6
Since 2013, the capacity of La Tomatina is regulated by selling
tickets for the event.
In 2015, it is estimated that almost 145 000 kg of tomatoes were thrown.
Слайд 7In other countries
The USA
Costa Rica
Columbia
China
India