- Time of past OR future Camino
- Too many and too often!
Something I just came across that has left me with a big grin on my face! It seems that the town of Padrón is gaining fame for something more than just green peppers and stone boats. For a number of years Padrón has been spoofing Britain's "Royal Ascot" with their own Asnot festival. As the writer explains:
"The name Asnot was the first jumping off point. “Asno” is a synonym for donkey in Spanish, and then came the realisation that it could also be a play on Ascot, the historic British horse race beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth.
It was decided that the festival would, respectfully, take the piss out of British culture – something that has had particular resonance since Brexit – along with serving as a creative and fun celebration."
"The name Asnot was the first jumping off point. “Asno” is a synonym for donkey in Spanish, and then came the realisation that it could also be a play on Ascot, the historic British horse race beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth.
It was decided that the festival would, respectfully, take the piss out of British culture – something that has had particular resonance since Brexit – along with serving as a creative and fun celebration."
The Spanish town with a unique 'Asnot' festival that mocks Ascot and British culture
Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago pass through the historic town where it is believed the saint's remains were returned from Jerusalem, sometimes stumbling on the bizarre and satirical festival
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