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===The Tomatina fight was started in 1944 or 1945. Most historians believe this tradition started either as a food fight, or more commonly by a group of citizens throwing tomatoes at a city counsel, but it's origin is not known for sure. Tomatina was enjoyed until it was banned in the middle of the Spanish State, 1939-1975, by Francisco Franco. After his death in the 1975, after years of complaint, Tomatina was re-started. The tomato fight is on the last Wednesday of August every year, with the fight starting at around 10am that morning. Tomatina has groups of people pelting each other with tomatoes. The tomatoes are being driven around on the streets of Buñol, Spain for the citizens to grab during the day. Buñol is a small town in Spain of around 9,000 people, but the population grows to around 30,000 people on the day of La Tomatina. The day does not only consist of throwing tomatoes though, it also features dancing, fireworks, and cooking contests! Tomatina honors St. Louis Bertrand, and the Virgin Mary.===

**__Quick Tomatina Facts:__** When: Last Wednesday of August Where: Buñol, Spain What: A big tomato fight, with cooking contests and even dancing!

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