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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Is La Tomatina really about tomatoes? How did it all begin?
In the popular Hindi movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, or even in the Mickey Mouse cartoon episode Al Rojo Vivo, you must have stumbled upon a peculiar festival celebrated all the way over in Spain using tomatoes. Believed to have originated in the 1940s, this festival is called La Tomatina, literally translated to 'the tomato'! How did it all start? La Tomatina Festival began on the last Wednesday of August, 1945, when some young people gathered in the town square to watch the Giants and Big-Heads figures parade. During the festivities, one participant's big head fell off, which made the participant fly into a fit of rage, and he began hitting everything in his path. There was a market stall of vegetables that fell victim to the rage of the crowd, as people started pelting each other with tomatoes until the local forces ended the fruit battle. The following year, some young people staged a pre-planned fight and brought their tomatoes. Although the local forces broke it up, this marked the start of an annual tradition. Thousands of people followed in the boys' footsteps over the years. Did you know? The citric acid in the tomatoes helps with the cleaning process, so some of the town's surfaces are cleaner after being rinsed than they were before the event. What happens? The day before the fight, there will be a paella (a popular Spanish rice dish) cooking contest near the town square, fireworks, and various music bands and parades through the medieval city centre. The first event before the tomato battle is the Palo Jabón. The game is centred on a long greased pole with a piece of ham at the top. The goal is for participants to climb the pole and drop the ham, which requires them to climb on top of one another. When the ham falls, the tomato battle begins. The tomato fight typically lasts an hour and leaves the town square covered in tomato debris. Fire trucks then hose down the streets, and participants often use hoses provided by locals to remove tomatoes from their bodies. Some participants also use the Los Peñones pool to wash.
Forbes
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
María Celeste Arrarás Back At Univision With Debut Of ‘Más Fuerte Que Nunca'
María Celeste Arrarás returns to the network where she launched her television career. Veteran journalist and television presenter María Celeste Arrarás returns to Univision to host a new weekly show, Más Fuerte Que Nunca (Stronger than Ever). This marks her comeback not just to Univision after 20 years, but to an on-air role at a broadcast network. For her new show, Arrarás once again takes center stage as she interviews guests from the entertainment industry, including singers, actors, producers, and content creators, to explore their lives beyond the spotlight, focusing on their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs. The show aims to provide a platform for sharing stories of resilience and inspiration. 'I'm thrilled to return to the screen, especially with Univision, my first home and the network that helped me grow in the world of journalism and entertainment," says Arrarás. 'Why the title? First, because I feel stronger than ever. And second, because we are going to interview artists, great stars, who have overcome adversity and triumphed after it all, thanks to their discipline, passion, and commitment. They will share their recipe for success and for overcoming the challenges that life brings, challenges that often force us to confront ourselves. It will be something very intimate and personal." Omar Fajer, SVP of Non-Scripted Entertainment & Music at TelevisaUnivision says 'the show was created in response to the need for a late-night entertainment space to close out the week with a positive message for our audiences.' Arrarás began her career with Univision in 1986, first working at the network's local station in Puerto Rico before becoming a key figure on programs such as Noticiero Univision and Primer Impacto. She later made headlines in 2002 when she left her co-host role at Univision's afternoon news magazine Primer Impacto to join rival Telemundo network, where she anchored her own show, Al Rojo Vivo con María Celeste for nearly two decades. Her tenure at Telemundo ended in 2020 when her contract was not renewed. Más Fuerte Que Nunca, produced by TelevisaUnivision in collaboration with We Love Entertainment, premieres Sunday, March 30, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
