Rome vs Carthage
Who will win the battle of the tomatoes?
The Carthaginians and Romans replicate the bloody battles witnessed during their long-standing rivalry with the great battle of tomatoes to be held Saturday 5th September at 8pm on the beach of S’Arenal in Sant Antoni. According to forecasts from the City Council, participants are expected to reach into the thousands and it is estimated that during the battle over four tons of tomatoes will be thrown – supplied from a surplus donated by Agroeivissa.
The Socio-Cultural Association of the Carthaginians and Romans presented the XI Festival of Carthaginians and Romans, included in the program of celebrations of Sant Bartomeu, with scheduled activities for the weekend.
The festival, which has already started, includes playgrounds, live acts and rituals like the raising of the flags and the christening of new fighters.
Saturday’s festivities will begin at 6pm with parades. After the battle of tomatoes at 8pm, there will be food, entertainment and a large fireworks display.
The Socio-Cultural Association of Carthaginians and Romans, which has over 100 members, have reminded that to participate in the battle tomatoteers must dress as Carthaginian or Roman, and that children under 12 can only participate when accompanied by an adult.