Oct 02, 2025
The town famous for the world’s biggest tomato fight every August, thousands gather to hurl tomatoes at each others.
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Men dressed as devils literally leap over babies laid on mattresses to cleanse them of evil spirits.
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Locals engage in a huge orange-throwing fight to re-enact a medieval rebellion.
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An entire feast is laid out for monkeys with fruits, desserts, and drinks, as locals celebrate good luck.
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Dragon dances, giant floats, and theatrical performances celebrate the city’s history and Dutch Chinese influences.
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On Christmas Day, people settle grudges by fist fighting in a fair, community supervised way.
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A snowman effigy stuffed with explosives is burned to predict how long summer will last.
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Brave participants chase a rolling wheel of cheese down a steep hill, tumbling, falling, and laughing along the way. The first one to catch it wins.
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