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On Holy Saturday morning, Corfu Town echoes with the crash of clay pots—botides—hurled from windows and balconies. This unique custom blends Venetian-era rituals with Orthodox Easter symbolism of renewal and good luck.
Corfu Town's Holy Saturday is unlike anywhere else in Greece: a morning procession of Saint Spyridon's relics and the Epitaphios, accompanied by marching philharmonic bands, culminates in the famous 11 AM botides pot-throwing. Here's how to plan your visit to catch the music, the crowds, and the moment the mood turns from mourning to joy.
Corfu's patron saint, Saint Spyridon, is honored with several annual processions through Corfu Town. This guide explains the history, customs, and how to attend these public religious events, as well as the more informal village panigyria with music and dancing.
Saint Spyridon's August 11 feast is one of Corfu's most significant religious and cultural events. This guide covers the historical background, key events, procession details, and practical advice for travelers planning to attend.
Held every year on the first Sunday of November, Corfu's feast of Saint Spyridon commemorates the end of the 1673 plague. This guide explains the history, where the procession takes the saint's relics through the old town, and how visitors can respectfully take part.
