Everyone knows that Spain is home to some crazy festivals.From throwing tomatoes at one another to burning dolls made of cardboard,wood or plastic.The Spanish festivals are quite amazing.You may not have heard of the Haro Wine Festival.
The wine festival is actually a battle of wine held from the 28th to the 30th of June each year in Haro,one of the most important wine﹣producing towns in northern Spain.The history of the festival can be back in the early 13th century.One day,people from the two sides started throwing wine at each other to solve the dispute(纠纷).That day the tradition started and got the name "War of Wine".
First,people are armed with buckets,water guns and anything that can be filled with red wine.As soon as the "war" starts,because it is easily stained(染色).Then they will return to the center of the town to enjoy delicious food and drinks.
Maybe you can become a member of them one day.The only problem is that you will smell like wine for days after the "fight".
A.However,it is full of fun,too. B.Some people think it's crazy to take part in the "fight". C.During the festival,the wine fight begins early in the morning. D.Each year,thousands of people,locals and visitors E.At that time,Haro had a land dispute with its neighbor in a nearby region. F.The "fight" will last for several hours until everyone's shirt becomes bright purple. |