Sunday Tam-Tams

Montreal, QC - CE - Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 : goo

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The Tam-Tams as described by Wikipedia:

Mount Royal hosts a unique activity in summer time known as the "Sunday Tam-Tams", whereby hundreds, or if the weather is nice, thousands of Montrealers and visitors play tam-tams (a type of hand drum) on the east slope of the mountain, around the monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier. The Sunday gatherings attract people of various backgrounds, and often dozens of tam-tam players perform their art at the same time, encouraging others to dance. Attendees also engage in other activities, such as the smoking of marijuana, footbag, frisbee, sunbathing, guitar-playing, Boffer wars (occasionally interrupted by zombie attacks), juggling (and other clown-related activities) and reading.

The origins of this spontaneous gathering are unknown, and it is not organised by the municipal authorities. The city does restrict commercial activity, however, as vendors are not permitted to set up tables or displays, are required to remain in designated areas and must register each week. The police and first aid technicians are present to ensure the safety of those present.

The Sunday Tam-Tams continued throughout the summer of 2005 and into spring 2006, despite extensive restoration work being undertaken to the Sir George-Étienne Cartier statue.

Sept 10, 2006

Mont-Royal Park, The Plateau, Montreal

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jeeff: nice. what's the season for sunday tam-tams?

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