Hundreds join Mexican orange throwing festival
- 9 years ago
Orange throwing is all the rage in a small central Mexican town at this time of the year.
Locals in Alfajaycuan marked the beginning of the sowing season on Sunday with the 150-year-old tradition.
Legend suggests that orange throwing will ensure rain and a good harvest.
This year, hundreds of people took part in the ‘War of Oranges’ festival before shaking hands to make amends.
Locals in Alfajaycuan marked the beginning of the sowing season on Sunday with the 150-year-old tradition.
Legend suggests that orange throwing will ensure rain and a good harvest.
This year, hundreds of people took part in the ‘War of Oranges’ festival before shaking hands to make amends.