The Enigmatic Ritual of La Tomatina: Spain's Food Fight -- La Tomatina originated in 1945 when a group of young people started a food fight during a local festival. Over the years, what began as a spontaneous event transformed into an international attraction, drawing thousands who revel in throwing overripe tomatoes at each other in a backdrop of music and celebration. #LaTomatina #SpainTraditions #CulinaryFestivals #Historyfacts | The History Portal