Imagining the sights and sounds of a small town brimming with parades can be a bit overwhelming…
Now attempt to picture this type of phenomenon occurring over a duration of 24 hours, and you have somewhat of an idea of what is known as Tamborrada in San Sebastian. However, it is more than simply just about the parades; this is a celebration of the annual San Sebastian Day and even a tourist such as myself could feel a sense of great pride in the air. Although my writing generally revolves around food, and there were two phenomenal meals on the evening before and afternoon of San Sebastian day which I will describe, I am mostly concerned with the culture of the Basque country and hopefully communicating the various sensory experiences of the Tamborrada. Read More