Tradition where a decorated barrel filled with water is placed for passers-by to throw coins into for good luck. At the first Resurrection bell, a participant jumps into the barrel to collect the coins. Holy Saturday (April 11th), 11:01 at the Pinia Quarter.
Traditional Corfu Easter custom where large clay pots are thrown from balconies across the Old Town as the church bells ring at 11:00. This marks one of the island’s most famous Easter celebrations. Holy Saturday (April 11th), 11:00, on the streets of the Old Town.
Easter Vigil celebration with choral polyphony. Holy Saturday (April 11th), 21:00, at the Catholic Cathedral (Duomo).
Resurrection Ceremony, followed by fireworks at midnight as the anthem “Graikoi” plays. Holy Saturday (April 11th), 23:40, at the Upper Spianada Bandstand.
Saint Spyridon veneration celebration accompanied by performances from the Old Philharmonic Society and Mantzaros Philharmonic. Easter Sunday (April 12th), 10:00 at the St. Spyridon Church.
Easter Service where the Gospel is read in multiple languages. Easter Sunday (12th April), 19:30, at the Holy Metropolis.
