Asnot began as a simple idea: to update an outdated tradition. For roughly 50 years Padrón had been hosting an anachronistic donkey race. According to organisers, they set out to bring some glamour and charm to a new style of gathering 🖊️ By Dena Levitz
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.
Yeya Gilino and Antonio Pérez are the forces behind the festival. Both hail from Padrón, as do several generations of each of their families. Gilino has degrees in business administration and cultural management as well as training in design, while Pérez, who has travelled extensively, has expertise in tourism.
In its fourth edition, Asnot became a proper festival – Padrón’s central square was decorated with artificial grass, arches and fences. There were musical performances befitting the theme, including swing, jazz, blues, and an English tribute band. Brincasnot, the children’s activity in which youngsters build donkeys out of brooms and set off around an obstacle course, was launched. And Freddie Mercury and Winston Churchill impersonators mingled with the festival goers.
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