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Top Ten Traditional Festivals in Spain

By Damian Corrigan, About.com

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Tamborrada, San Sebastian

Tamborrada drum procession, San Sebastian, Spain

Image: Koro Castellano
On this page you will find information about Tamborrada, one of the best festivals in Spain.

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Tamborrada

When?

24 hours from the evening of January 19 (though strictly speaking the partying starts at midnight).

Where?

San Sebastian in the Basque Country.

What?

A mass participation drum festival. Hugh parades take to the streets bashing drums throughout the night and for most of the following day.

There are two sides to this festival - the organized processions and the free-for-all drum bashing that anyone can be a part of.

Without a doubt the noisiest festival in Spain.

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