“The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with el palo jabón, a greasy-pole challenge in which a climber tries to reach a prize at the top; when the ham tied there is dropped, it signals the official start of La Tomatina, the famous annual food fight in Buñol. Alongside events such as La Fiesta de San Fermín and Los Concurs de Castells, La Tomatina is one of Spain’s most eccentric and beloved festivals, drawing visitors from around the world to take part in its messy, joyful chaos.”
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