Embracing Gezelligheid: The Dutch Tradition of Gourmetten
In the heart of a Dutch winter, there’s a warm tradition that beckons expats and locals alike, an event that’s as much about companionship as it is about cuisine: gourmetten.
In the heart of a Dutch winter, there’s a warm tradition that beckons expats and locals alike, an event that’s as much about companionship as it is about cuisine: gourmetten.
Every year, thousands of locals and tourists alike pile into the town of Bunol, Valencia, ready to throw tomatoes in the faces of complete strangers. Sounds crazy right! That’s exactly what it is. Each year up to 145,000kg of tomatoes get thrown by about 50,000 people from all over the world, and until you hear…