Spanish Town Hosts Whimsical Festival of Eggs and Flour
December 28, 2025262 VuesTemps de lecture: 2 minutes
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The town of Espí, located in the province of Alicante in southeastern Spain, celebrated its annual traditional festival known as “Els Enfarinats” on Sunday, transforming its streets and squares into a playful battleground using eggs and flour as unconventional weapons.
This popular festival, which has its roots over 200 years ago, takes place every December 28, preserving rituals passed down through generations. During the event, participants engage in a noisy and comedic egg and flour fight in front of a large crowd.
Social media videos captured participants dressed in military-style costumes, performing what is referred to as a “symbolic coup,” where they formally take control of the town for several hours until sunset. During this time, special rules are enforced, and those who violate them must pay fines.
The funds collected from these fines are directed toward charitable causes, reflecting the social and communal spirit of the festival alongside its festive and satirical elements.
“Els Enfarinats” is recognized as one of Spain's most unusual and oldest winter festivals, blending organized chaos, political satire, and community solidarity, which has allowed it to thrive through the years.
Spain is renowned for its unique popular festivals, including the famous “La Tomatina,” where participants throw tomatoes at each other, drawing thousands of visitors from around the globe and embodying the country’s culture of collective celebration and joy.
