Hard-hit Spanish town charges fees for tomato fight

For the first time, the Spanish town of Bunol is charging a fee to participate in its annual tomato fight to cover the cost of the event. - AFP

Bunol says there is a need to limit the crowd for safety reasons.

FACING a squished budget, the town hosting Spain’s annual tomato-throwing festival, La Tomatina, on Aug 28 is charging a fee for the first time.