Spain Tomato Festival: Indians are very excited about Spain’s famous La Tomatina Festival. The colorful and fun-filled portrayal of this festival in the Bollywood film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) made it a part of many people’s bucket lists.
But now, an Indian traveler who returned from Spain has revealed the true story of this festival. In a video shared on Instagram, she said that the actual experience was quite different and more challenging than the thrill depicted in the film. Her video is rapidly going viral on social media.
Indian Traveler Reveals the Truth About La Tomatina Festival
In the video, solo travel content creator Anali Gupta explained that the tomatoes used during the festival are often rotten and emit a strong stench. She said that the crowds present there are so huge that it becomes difficult to even walk comfortably. If anyone tries to take a video with their mobile phone, people start throwing tomatoes at them.
Anali also shared that she met several Indian tourists at the festival who had come to experience a movie-like experience, but were surprised by the realistic atmosphere. According to her, tomatoes are thrown with such force that they can cause injuries, and the experience is physically demanding.
Viral Video Sparks Debate
Anali didn’t discourage people from attending the festival, but instead advised them to approach with realistic expectations. She said the experience can be a bit intimidating, especially for women, as the crowds are often jostling and chaotic. People on social media have received varied reactions to her video.
Some users said their experience was like a movie when they were in the right place, while others advised them to pack goggles, waterproof mobile phones, and old clothes before attending the festival. Several users also pointed out that Spanish tomatoes are large and quite hard, so hitting them can be painful.