Tam-Tams at the Mont Royal Mountain

Going to the tam-tams, at the Mont Royal mountain, has been a local tradition since 1978. Every Sunday thousands of people convene behind the George-Etienne Cartier Monument on Mount Royal Park to play drums and other musical instruments while others gather to watch or to dance to the rhythm of the music. 

On the periphery of the action there are many vendors and an army of wanderers who get intoxicated with the contagious atmosphere; their presence add a lot to the festive ambiance. 

Once you pass the nucleus and head toward the field, you'll see hundreds of people enjoying the grassy surroundings, either playing frisbee, having a picnic, drinking a beer or smoking a joint. If you head toward the woods, you will see more people walking on tight ropes, juggling, playing hacky sack, medieval games or participating in many other fun activities. 

Sunday tam-tams at the mountain is the greatest free party in the city and every Montrealer  and every tourist should go at least once. If you've been there, please write in the comment section and tell me about your experience.