La Tomatina is an annual festival held in Buñol, Spain, where participants engage in a massive tomato fight. This event takes place on the last Wednesday of August and attracts thousands of people from around the world. The origins of the festival date back to 1945, when a local food fight during a festival led to the tradition of throwing tomatoes. During La Tomatina, trucks filled with overripe tomatoes arrive in the town square, and the fight begins at 11 AM. Participants throw tomatoes at each other for about an hour, creating a vibrant and messy scene. After the event, the streets are cleaned, and the town returns to normal, leaving behind memories of a unique celebration.