Tomatina+P.10

La Tomatina Tomatina is a tomato fight that has taken place in Buñol, Spain, ever since 1944 or 1945. The start of this tomato fight is unsure, but there are many theories. Some say that Tomatina began as a local food fight between friends. Others say that it could have been a juvenille class war, a volley of tomatoes from bystanders at a carnival parade, a practical joke, a bad musician, the anarchic aftermath of an accidental lorry spillage. One of the most popular theories is that angry townspeople attacked city council men with tomatoes during a town celebration. Whatever happened, it was so enjoyed that it became a Buñol tradition. The holiday was once banned for having no religious value but was soon returned in the 1970s. It's held the last Wednesday of every August around 10a.m. One event is where someone climbs a greased pole with a ham at the top while people sing, dance and shower with hoses at the bottom. The tomatoes used for Tomatina are grown specificlly for the holiday because they don't taste well and are cheap.