The Most Unusual Festivals Around the World

Ever wanted to throw tomatoes at strangers for fun?

Welcome to La Tomatina in Buñol, Spain.

Every August, thousands gather to pelt each other with overripe tomatoes in a massive, hour-long food fight.

It started in 1945 as a spontaneous brawl and now attracts tourists from all over the world.

It’s messy, chaotic—and ridiculously fun.

In the Spanish village of Castrillo de Murcia, babies are literally jumped over by men dressed as devils.

Known as El Colacho, this 400-year-old tradition is meant to cleanse infants of original sin.

The devils leap over rows of babies laid on mattresses—yes, really.

It’s bizarre, controversial, and deeply rooted in local Catholic beliefs.

In Thailand, the Vegetarian Festival isn’t just about skipping meat—it’s about extreme body piercing.

Participants, known as 'Ma Song,' enter trance-like states and pierce their cheeks with swords, skewers, and even bicycle

parts.

It’s believed to bring spiritual cleansing and protection.

The visuals are intense, but the devotion behind it is even more powerful.

Ever seen a goat crowned king?

In Killorglin, Ireland, the Puck Fair does just that.

A wild goat is captured, paraded through town, and crowned by a local girl.

The goat reigns for three days while the town celebrates with music, dancing, and drinking.

It’s one of Ireland’s oldest and quirkiest festivals—equal parts folklore and fun.