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Saint Sebastian's culture and festivals
20 1 1 year, San Sebastian and Wroclaw (Wroclaw? Aw) was awarded the title of "european capital of culture" in 20 16.

San Sebastian International Film Festival is an international A-class film festival held in San Sebastian, Spain every year. It was established by the International Film Production Alliance in 1953 and is one of the top ten film festivals in the world.

Every year on 65438+1October 20th (St. Sebastian's Day), the people of St. Sevasti celebrate "Tamborrada". At midnight, in the Konstituzioa market in the old city, the mayor raised the flag of San Sebastian, and within 24 hours, drums resounded throughout the city. Adults dressed as cooks and soldiers marched in the city. They marched all night in chef hats and white aprons. It is said that this custom originated from Spanish businessmen, including chefs, who imitated the French occupation forces during the Napoleonic Wars and marched from Urgur Mountain to the pump in San Telmo every day. Traditionally, "Sociedades" provide dinner for adult men in the team. Today, even the strictest people allow women to participate in "Noche de la Tamborrada". For the people of San Sebastian, this is the biggest festival of the year. Listen to drums all night. Children in soldiers' traditional costumes marched in the city. On this day, all the school children in San Sebastian took part in the parade. They usually perform the special customs of different countries (Britain, Germany, Romania, etc.). ).

Semana Grande or Aste Nagusia Festival is held every August. There are fireworks competitions in the bay and the terminal every night, and the winner is finally announced.