Every year on the last Wednesday of August, thousands of people flock to the small village of Bunol, Spain, for the legendary La Tomatina festival. This unique event, a massive tomato fight, sees participants hurl tons of ripe tomatoes at each other in a chaotic and joyous spectacle. The tradition, which dates back to 1945, has become a major tourist attraction, attracting up to 20,000 people annually. While the tomatoes used in the event are specifically grown for this purpose, they are not suitable for consumption. The festival culminates in a collective euphoria as participants revel in the tomato-splattered mayhem. After the fight, the streets of Bunol are meticulously cleaned, and the festival is recognized as a celebration of international interest.
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