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in which country is la tomatino celebrated?
spain, bunol
what fruit is thrown during la tomatina?
tomatoes
when is la tomatino usually celebrated?
the last wednesday of August
What does the word “festival” mean?
A public celebration, often with fun, music, and traditions.
What safety rule must you follow during La Tomatina?
Squash the tomato before throwing it / Wear goggles / Don’t tear others’ clothes.
What does the word “overripe” mean?
very ripe, soft, and ready to fall apart — like the tomatoes used in the festival.
Do you think La Tomatina is a fun festival or a waste of food? Why?
It is fun for many people, but it can also be seen as wasting food, especially when some countries need food. It depends on your values.
If this festival happened in your city, would you join it? Why or why not?
I wouldn’t join because I don’t like getting dirty. But maybe I would go to watch and enjoy the energy of the people.
What do you think the government should do after the festival to clean the city?
The government should prepare cleaning trucks and water hoses. Volunteers can also help clean the streets quickly.
Imagine you're the mayor — would you allow La Tomatina in your town? Explain.
No, because it would waste a lot of food and cleaning would cost a lot. But maybe I’d make a version with water balloons instead.
If you had to replace tomatoes with another item, what would it be and why?
I would replace them with soft sponges or balloons filled with water. They’re safer and not too wasteful.
What are the good and bad sides of La Tomatina festival?
Good: It brings people together, fun, exciting.
Bad: Wastes food, dangerous if not careful, hard to clean.
Can a festival still be fun without destroying things or wasting food? How?
Yes! People can play games, dance, sing, or throw water instead of food. Fun doesn’t need to waste anything.
Can a festival still be fun without destroying things or wasting food? How?
Yes! People can play games, dance, sing, or instead of throwing tomatoes they can prepare meals with them. Fun doesn’t need to waste anything.
If you created a similar festival in Uzbekistan, what would it look like? What would people throw or do?
I’d make a festival with water or colored powder like Holi. We’d play music, dance, and have traditional food after.