La Tomatina Festival: The Story Of The Famous Tomato Fiight

In which town does La Tomatina take place?

• Barcelona

• Valencia

• Madrid

• Buñol

How many kilos of tomatoes are used in La Tomatina?

• Over 100,000 kilos

• Over 250,000 kilos

• Over 150,000 kilos

• Over 200,000 kilos

What is a popular theory about the origin of La Tomatina?

• A tomato farming celebration

• A local food festival

• A religious procession gone wrong

• A historical battle reenactment

When did La Tomatina become an official event?

• In the 1950s

• In the 1960s

• In the 1980s

• In the 1970s

What is the maximum number of participants allowed in La Tomatina as of 2013?

• 15,000 people

• 10,000 people

• 25,000 people

• 20,000 people

What event marks the beginning of the tomato fight?

• A bell ring

• A flag wave

• A whistle blow

• A cannon sound

What happens immediately after the second cannon sounds?

• Awards are given to the best participants

• The cleaning of the streets begins

• The tomato fight continues for 30 more minutes

• Everyone must stop throwing tomatoes

What must participants do to the tomatoes before throwing them?

• Freeze them

• Cut them

• Peel them

• Squish them

How much does a ticket to La Tomatina cost?

• 20 euros

• 15 euros

• 12 euros

• 10 euros

What is the recommended footwear for La Tomatina?

• Old trainers

• Flip-flops

• Barefoot

• Sandals