March - April: Events and Festivities

Holy Week:

Corsica is a strongly Catholic island and, as such, there are a number of religious festivals throughout the year, but Easter is the most celebrated with processions in many towns and villages. Some of the better known include:

Bonifacio: The Procession of the Five Orders
Calvi: A Passione
Sartène: U Catenacciu
Erbalunga: La Cerca

Each marks the crucifixion of Christ in quite different ways, ranging from the traditional A Passione accompanied by Corsican polyphonic singing, to the more sombre U Cateracciu which re-enacts the walk to Galgotha by Christ and hooded penitents.

BD à Bastia (Festival of Comic Strips and Cartoons)

5th - 8th April. This annual festival held in the Place St Nicholas brings together cartoonists and illustrators from around Europe to exhibit their latest works.

Art’ è Gustu, Aléria: (Art and Taste)

End of April- A demonstration by top French chefs in collaboration with local talent to illustrate of how Corsica can produce truly excellent cuisine.