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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
The famous festival was recreated for one of the significant scenes in the multi-starrer movie, which left us craving for such an occasion in India, too (Only if steep tomato prices allow us to of course...)
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Google Doodle
On Wednesday, Google Doodle also marked the 70th anniversary of La Tomatina- the yearly Spanish tomato-throwing festival.
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Where to attend?
The festival attracts tens of thousands to the tiny town of Bunol in Spain.
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The beginning!
History suggests that on the last Wednesday of August, 1945 during the Giants and Big-Heads figures parade a participant fell down and in rage started throwing tomatoes at the crowd.
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Tradition follows!
Today it is officially known as the "World's Biggest Food Fight."
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Celebrated when!
It is celebrated on the last Wednesday of every August.
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The sticky process!
During the La Tomatina festival, people throw tomatoes for exactly an hour.
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Messy 70th anniversary
Once the festival is celebrated, firetrucks hose down people with water to wash away their stickiness. This year, the festival will celebrate its messy 70th anniversary.