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Record Crowds Descend on Buñol for Annual La Tomatina Festival
More than 20,000 participants gathered in the Spanish town of Buñol for the world’s largest food fight, shattering previous attendance records. The annual La Tomatina tradition saw streets drenched in crushed tomatoes as revelers celebrated the historic event.
26 Aug, 11:24 — 26 Aug, 15:18
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago
Photos: Thousands join Spain’s La Tomatina festival for epic tomato battle
Over 20,000 participants hurled 165 tonnes of tomatoes in Buñol's streets during Spain's famed La Tomatina festival.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual41m ago
La Tomatina: More than 20,000 people paint Spanish town red with tomatoes
Thousands have descended on a small Spanish town for the annual La Tomatina food fight
By Alicia Leon and Suman Naishadham
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First report: Al Jazeera · 26 Aug, 11:24|Full coverage: 4 · 4h|Window: 4h
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