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If you're on the hunt for festivals in Europe that really allow you to get stuck into some fun, you may need to look little further than Spain's La Tomatina. Held each year on the last Wednesday of August, thousands of people from across Spain and further afield descend on the Valencia town of Bunol to celebrate tomatoes. But rather than tasting the fruit, they will be throwing it at one another. With around 40,000 people taking part every year, La Tomatina is the biggest food fight in the world. The event is located near the bustling city of Valencia, making it a great base to take in all of the fun of La Tomatina. The tomato-throwing spectacle, which has been taking place for more than 50 years, sees the town literally painted red, as the fruit splatters against buildings and people over the course of a fun-filled, action-packed hour. As trucks containing thousands of tomatoes make their way into the heart of Bunol, participants gather excitedly, preparing themselves for the action. And upon hearing the signal, you'll find that it's every man, woman and child for themselves as the fruit-flinging action commences and you try your best to avoid getting hit. And as you've only got an hour in which to take part in the fight, after 60 minutes, a second horn will sound meaning that everyone must stop throwing fruit. Of course, the fact that there are so many people taking part - not to mention tomatoes being flung - means that you're unlikely to escape from La Tomatina unscathed, so this may not be the festival in Europe in which to wear your best outfit. But while you may end up being pulverised by the fruit, you are unlikely to be hurt - as tomatoes must be crushed before they are thrown. Indeed, you will find that you leave the event full of memories that will live with you for a very long time. But the food fight is just one of several things you can take in as part of La Tomatina. In addition to a number of parades and firework displays, the day before the tomato-chucking event sees people descend on Bunol's Concurso des Paellas. Here you can tuck into a variety of food, including famous Spanish dish paella. If you're looking for hands-on approach to festivals in Europe, La Tomatina is sure to be the event for you. With First Festival Travel, taking in sporting events and festivals in Europe is easy - you can search a wide selection of events including La Tomatina festival. If you want to take in a top European festival, we are sure to have the package for you.
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