Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle

Published: 12/28/2025
Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle
The annual food fight festival "Els Enfarinats" in Ibi, Spain, leaves the town covered in flour and egg shells. Participants in military-style costumes stage a playful coup with eggs, flour, and firecrackers. Residents are asked for "taxes" which are donations to charity, with potential consequences for non-payers. The 200-year-old festival takes place on December 28th, coinciding with Spain's Day of the Innocents, similar to April Fools' Day.