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Inside the annual Tomatina food fight festival

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SPAIN-FESTIVAL-TOMATINA
Revelers covered in tomato pulp take part in the annual “Tomatina” festival in the eastern Spanish town of Bunol, on August 31, 2022. – The iconic fiesta, which is billed as “the world’s biggest food fight” has become a major draw for foreigners, in particular from Britain, Japan and the US.
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La Tomatina tomato fight festival returns after COVID-19 ban, in Bunol
On the last Wednesday of August, thousands of people visit the small village of Bunol to attend the Tomatina, a battle in which tons of ripe tomatoes are thrown at each other.
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Spain’s Tomato Throwing Festival Returns After Covid Hiatus For The 75th Edition
Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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Spain’s Tomato Throwing Festival Returns After Covid Hiatus For The 75th Edition
Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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Spain’s Tomato Throwing Festival Returns After Covid Hiatus For The 75th Edition
Trucks deliver tomatoes as revelers rush over during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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Spain’s Tomato Throwing Festival Returns After Covid Hiatus For The 75th Edition
Tomato-covered revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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SPAIN-FESTIVAL-TOMATINA
Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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Spain Tomatina
Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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SPAIN-FESTIVAL-TOMATINA
Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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Spain Tomatina
Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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SPAIN-FESTIVAL-TOMATINA
Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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SPAIN-FESTIVAL-TOMATINA
A reveler covered in tomato pulp lies on a crushed tomato flooded street.
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SPAIN-FESTIVAL-TOMATINA
Revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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75th Edition Of ‘Tomatina’ Festival In Bunol, Valencia
A revelers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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Spain Tomatina
Revellers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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La Tomatina tomato fight festival returns after COVID-19 ban, in Bunol
Revellers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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La Tomatina tomato fight festival returns after COVID-19 ban, in Bunol
A reveler covered in tomato pulp lies on a crushed tomato flooded street.
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La Tomatina tomato fight festival returns after COVID-19 ban, in Bunol
Revellers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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75th Edition Of ‘Tomatina’ Festival In Bunol, Valencia
Revellers play in tomato pulp during the annual “La Tomatina” food fight festival in Bunol, Spain.
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