La Tomatina
Where is La Tomatina celebrated?
What is Buñol, España
What component of the tomato makes the streets super clean after the event?
Acid.
When was the most recent time La Tomatina was cancelled?
Covid- 2020/2021
How do participants know when to start throwing tomatoes?
A firework goes off.
When is La Tomatina celebrated?
What is the last Wednesday of August?
Why is La Tomatina popular amongst tourists?
It is a unique cultural experience.
What changes were made in 2013?
There is a limit to the number of participants.
How do participants know when to stop throwing tomatoes?
A firework goes off.
When did La Tomatina begin?
What is 1945.
How did La Tomatina start?
During a parade. Someone got angry about their costume falling apart and grabbed tomatoes from a nearby stand and started a food fight.
Approximately how many participants may attend as of 2013?
20,000
How long are you allowed to throw tomatoes?
One hour.
True or False: You can also throw water balloons during La Tomatina.
Who banned La Tomatina in the 1950s?
The dictator, Francisco Franco.
What has to be 'captured' before La Tomatina can begin?
How many kilos of tomatoes are used, approximately?
150,000
Who cleans the streets after La Tomatina?
Los bomberos (Firemen)
How did people protest when La Tomatina was banned?
They organized a funeral parade with a coffin full of tomatoes.
What is the Palo Jabón covered in?
Soap
How many pounds of tomatoes are used, approximately?
320,000