Colombia's Massive Tomato Fight: 20,000 Revellers Celebrate Sutamarchán's Tomato Economy

Sutamarchán, Colombia, hosted its 15th annual Gran Tomatina festival on June 1st, 2025. Around 20,000 revellers engaged in a massive tomato fight, using over 45 tonnes of the fruit. The event is a vibrant celebration of Sutamarchán's tomato-centric economy. "Between 70 and 80 percent of families [in Sutamarchán] live off tomatoes," Mayor Miguel Andrés Rodríguez explained, emphasizing the festival's significance. The event showcases the town's unique cultural identity and the community's strong connection to its primary industry. The sheer scale of the event, with tons of tomatoes and thousands of participants, makes for a visually impressive spectacle. It's a testament to the town's spirit and its thriving agricultural sector.