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La Tomatina Fun

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  La Tomatina 🍅La Tomatina: Spain’s Ultimate Tomato Fight 🍅 Think food fights are just for naughty kids, not really!. Every August, the quiet town of Buñol, Spain transforms into the world’s biggest food fight during La Tomatina . What started in 1945 as a spontaneous clash at a parade is now an official festival drawing over 20,000 people from around the globe. For one wild hour, more than 100 tons of ripe tomatoes are thrown through the streets in a frenzy of laughter, red pulp, and joy. But La Tomatina is more than just a food fight - it’s a celebration of fun, tradition, and community spirit. It reflects Spain’s deep love for life and brings people together. Stay tuned for my firsthand dive into the tomato madness! 🍅

Kicks and Laughter - the Joy of Jianzi

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                                                                     Feathers fly with fast feet:                                                                   Discovering the Fun of Jianzi (毽子) What is Jianzi all about? Jianzi is a traditional Chinese sport in which players use their feet , along with other parts of the body except for their hands, to keep a feathered shuttlecock in the air. The goal is simple: kick it up, keep it fly -  and don’t let it drop. Played individually or competitively in teams, jianzi is a workout that connects game and culture through movement and play – plus...