BUNYOL, SPAIN. One a year, the town of Bunyol in Spain throws a big party. The festival is called "La Tomatina." To get ready, townspeople put big plastic sheets over their windows. By noon on the day of the festival, an enormous crowd gathers on the central square. People shout, "Tomato! Tomato!" at the top of their lungs. They're dying to see the tomatoes. Just after 12:00 noon, the tomatoes arrive- in five big trucks! Some people put on goggles. The trucks dump the tomatoes, and the party begins. People go bananas. They dive into the tomatoes and begin throwing them everywhere. Before long, the square is a red juicy pool. "It's wonderful to let loose and throw a big wet tomato at a neighbor," says Minerva Gonzales of Bunyol. "Everyone has a great time."
About you:
1. Whould you like to participate in La Tomatina? Why or why not?
2. Does your hometown have a festival where people go bananas? If so, tell the class about it. Does it happen once a year or more often?
3. Do you think it's a good idea for people to let loose sometimes? Why or why not?
4. Do you like to throw parties? Do your friends throw parties? Tell about a party you threw recently. How did you get ready for it?
5. What are you dying to do? Will you be able to it before long?
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