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The strangest festivals in the world

Festivals are a fantastic way to celebrate culture, tradition, and community. But some festivals take celebration to a whooole new level with quirky and downright strange activities. Let’s explore some of the world’s strangest festivals where people throw tomatoes (and even wine) at each other!

1. La Tomatina (Spain)

Every year, the small town of Buñol in Spain hosts La Tomatina, the world’s largest food fight. Held on the last Wednesday of August, this festival sees thousands of participants hurling overripe tomatoes at each other in the streets. The tradition began in 1945 and has since become a global phenomenon, attracting tourists from all over the world. It’s a messy, fun-filled event that leaves the town covered in red pulp.

2. Battle of the oranges (Italy)

In the Italian town of Ivrea, the battle of the oranges is a historic festival that takes place during the carnival season. Participants divide into teams and engage in a massive orange-throwing battle, symbolising the town’s rebellion against a tyrant in the twelfth century. The streets are filled with the scent of citrus as thousands of oranges are thrown, creating a vibrant and chaotic spectacle.

3. Boryeong mud festival (South Korea)

The Boryeong mud festival in South Korea is a unique and messy celebration held every July. Originally started to promote the health benefits of Boryeong mud, the festival has grown into a massive event attracting millions of visitors. Participants enjoy mud wrestling, sliding, and even skiing. It’s a fun and playful way to beat the summer heat and enjoy the therapeutic properties of the mud.

4. Haro wine festival (Spain)

Spain makes the list again with the Haro wine festival, held in the town of Haro in the La Rioja region. Every June, locals and visitors gather for a massive wine fight, known as the ‘Batalla del Vino’. Armed with buckets, bottles, and water guns filled with red wine, participants drench each other in a joyous celebration of the region’s wine heritage. It’s a unique way to enjoy 1 of Spain’s most famous exports!

5. Songkran water festival (Thailand)

While not involving food, the Songkran water festival in Thailand is worth mentioning for its sheer scale and fun. Celebrated in April to mark the Thai new year, this festival involves massive water fights in the streets. People use buckets, water guns, and hoses to soak each other, symbolising the washing away of bad luck and welcoming the new year with a fresh start. It’s a refreshing and exhilarating experience in the scorching Thai heat.

These unusual festivals remind us that celebration comes in many forms, often involving a bit of chaos and a whole lot of fun. Planning on attending 1 of these wild events? Make sure you’re covered by the king of insurance! With car insurance premiums that decrease monthly and worldwide cover for your portable possessions, what’s not to love!

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