c/Indiasocial · by brown_guy@lemm.ee · 1y

India's first-ever tomato festival ‘Toma Terra’ draws criticism. What do you think about it?

https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/art-culture/indias-first-ever-tomato-festival-toma-terra-draws-criticism-internet-says-insensitive-to-all-starving-people-101746685444881.html

India is set to host its first-ever tomato festival, 'Toma Terra,' inspired by Spain's famous La Tomatina festival. The event is set to take place at Hyderabad's Experium Eco Park on May 11

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nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

My words can't explain how stupid this activity is.

brown_guy@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y

Why tho? I have mixed opinions about this festival

astro_ray@piefed.social · 3 pts · 1y

Two things:

Toma Terra is a stupid name
Can't we just eat some Catalan dishes if we want to experience Spanish culture?

ianhclark510@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 1y

Better Toma Terra than a taratoma I guess