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La Tomatina is an annual festival in Buñol, Spain, where thousands participate in a tomato fight. The event attracts many tourists and involves throwing 125 tons of tomatoes. Non-residents pay a fee to help the town manage its debts. The festival originated from a local children's fight in 1945.

What is the main activity during the Tomatina festival in Buñol?

• Singing traditional songs

• Throwing tomatoes

• Dancing in the streets

• Lighting fireworks

Approximately how many participants join the Tomatina festival each year?

• 22,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

How much is the entry fee for non-residents to participate in the Tomatina festival?

• 20 euros

• 15 euros

• 10 euros

• 5 euros

Why did the municipality of Buñol start charging an entry fee for the festival?

• To pay off municipal debts

• To limit the number of participants

• To promote local tourism

• To improve festival facilities

In what year did the original tomato fight, which inspired the Tomatina festival, take place?

• 1950

• 1935

• 1940

• 1945