The festival with “Tomato War” will take place again in Colombia
The “Gran Tomatina” Festival took place again this Sunday (1st) in Suthamarchan, Colombia, after years of suspension.
Inspired by the famous Spanish Festival La Tomatina, the program has transformed the streets of the city into an extraordinary vision, and tomatoes have become a special celebration of flying through the air.
The party, which spans three days till Monday (2), aims to respect the local economy based on tomato production.
City Mayor Miguel Andres Rodriguez explained: “This is especially true of Sutamarkan’s economy, which revolves around tomatoes. 70% and 80% of families live from tomatoes, and it is a tribute to them.”
Economic and tourist influence
The return of the festival gives a significant encouragement to local tourism. The company hopes to receive about 20,000 visitors in three days of the program, a significant number of the area. 45 tonnes of vegetables were impressed to meet the “tomato war” demand.
It is important to emphasize that the tomatoes used in the festival are inappropriate or high mature, so that they can prevent wasting food in good condition.
This practice not only promises to the fun of the participants and promotes the creative way to use ignored products.
Of the “gran tomatina” of Columbia It is not just a party, but the culture of the Suthamchan community, the economy and the union.
In creating an atmosphere of the famous Spanish Festival, the Colombian city found a special way to highlight its main Financial activity And attracts attention to local tourism, hopeful days of happiness and tradition to residents and visitors.
