La Tomatina: The World's Messiest Food Fight!

La Tomatina is a famous tomato-throwing festival held in Bunyol, Spain, every last Wednesday of August. It started in 1945, though its origins are unclear. The festival involves throwing squashed tomatoes, with rules to ensure safety. Since 2013, tickets are required due to its popularity, attracting up to 20,000 tourists. Participants should wear old clothes as they will get messy. The event is chaotic but fun, offering a unique cultural experience.

Where is the La Tomatina festival held?

• Bunyol, Valencia, Spain

• Madrid, Spain

• Barcelona, Spain

• Seville, Spain

In which year did the La Tomatina festival begin?

• 1945

• 1935

• 1950

• 1960

What is one theory about the origin of the La Tomatina festival?

• A celebration of a good harvest

• A protest against high tomato prices

• A tomato surplus in the region

• A food fight among friends

How many metric tons of tomatoes are prepared for the festival?

• 150 metric tons

• 100 metric tons

• 200 metric tons

• 175 metric tons

Since which year have tourists needed tickets to participate in La Tomatina?

• 2013

• 2012

• 2011

• 2010

What must be done to tomatoes before they are thrown during the festival?

• They must be peeled

• They must be squashed

• They must be cooked

• They must be frozen

What should participants do when the authorities signal the end of the tomato throwing?

• Continue throwing tomatoes

• Move to another area

• Start cleaning up

• Stop throwing tomatoes