7 Strange Festivals You Won't Believe Exist

In Kawasaki, Japan, a festival honors fertility, with parades showcasing large statues symbolizing male reproductive organs.

In Bunol town, people gather yearly in August to have fun throwing overripe tomatoes at each other, creating a messy event.

In Gloucestershire, people chase a rolling cheese down a hill, risking injuries for the chance to win the cheese.

In Castrillo de Murcia, men dressed as devils leap over babies on mattresses to purify them and wish for luck.
 

In Boryeong, South Korea, an annual festival invites people to enjoy playing, wrestling, and sliding in mud, showcasing the city's mineral-rich mud.

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In Oulu, people join a contest to pretend to play guitar to rock songs, judged on how creative and excited they are.

In Lopburi, locals hold a big feast for monkeys, offering fruits and veggies, drawing in lots of tourists to watch.