Easter Celebrations

Easter Celebrations

Bonifacio

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Easter Celebrations

Easter Celebrations
Easter is always a good time of year to visit Bonifacio due to all of the religious ceremonies and processions taking place during this pentecostal period of celebration. These events organised by the church brotherhood include Medieval chants, pagan rites and the 'Procession of the Five' in which the five confraternities of Corsica march together through the city carrying lanterns and holy effigies, dolling out blessings on their merry way.

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