La Tomatina, a famous tomato-throwing festival in Buñol, Spain, returned after a two-year break due to the pandemic. Around 15,000 people participated, using 130 tons of tomatoes. Participants wore protective eyewear to avoid splashes. The festival, which lasts an hour and is followed by a party, did not sell out this year. La Tomatina originated from a 1945 fight where participants threw tomatoes at each other. Despite initial resistance from authorities, it has become a popular event attracting people worldwide.

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