To celebrate 13 memorable years of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, now is the time to plan a trip to the Tomatina Festival

Life will not happen again recently completed 13 years. The film’s actors Katrina Kaif, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol took to Instagram to share their favourite memories from the film. For obvious reasons, the Tomatina Festival held in the town of Bunol became a core memory for the cast and crew. Even after more than a decade, many share the same thoughts about a holiday in Spain that were shown in the film. Apart from a road trip along the Spanish coast, one would want to visit this small town at the peak of the European summer to experience the Tomatina Festival. For those unaware, the Tomatina Festival is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of August, where everyone pours out on the streets to throw crushed tomatoes at each other. Imagine, Holi but with tomatoes (and without the skin damage).

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La Tomantina is held every year in the town of Bunol, near Valencia. Thousands of people from all corners of the globe participate in the “world’s biggest food fight”, where over one hundred metric tons of ripe tomatoes are thrown into the streets and at each other.

According to the official website, the festival was reportedly attended by 50,000 people in 2012, which is more than Bunol’s average population of 9,000. Now, only 20,000 lucky individuals are allowed to join in the tomato throwing activity.

Dozens of trucks loaded with tomatoes are parked in the Plaza del Pueblo. The fun fruit fight begins with a water cannon. The tomatoes are hurled mercilessly. The festival lasts for an hour before ending with a volley of water sprayed from the trucks onto the streets. Participants either wash themselves in the Bunol River or nearby residents shower passersby with water

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how to get there

Bunol is a comfortable drive from the city of Valencia. Although there are many quaint hotels in Bunol, you can go to the Tomatina Festival and return after the fun is over. However, if you choose to stay in Bunol, opt to stay a day before and after the festival to avoid the hassle of getting around the crowded streets due to other festival-goers. Be sure to book your tickets and accommodation in advance to avoid last-minute price hikes and lack of availability.

Rule

Tomatoes should be crushed before throwing to reduce the impact

Hard or sharp objects are not allowed inside the premises

As soon as the one hour is over, participants must stop throwing tomatoes at each other.

Participants must not tear each other's clothes.

things to remember

Wear old but comfortable clothes and shoes that you don't mind throwing away.

Contrary to popular belief, this festival is not considered a waste of food, as these tomatoes are considered unfit for eating.

Only ticket holders are allowed to enter the festival, so make your bookings in time.

You can waterproof your phone and camera with a plastic cover or buy a disposable camera from there.

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