Religious festivals Corsica

On August 15th, to pay homage to the Holy Virgin, in Nonza, but also in many Corsican villages and even in town, the inhabitants have the tradition of lighting their windows and doors with candles. In addition, there is a procession with lanterns behind the statue of the Virgin carried by men through the village before returning to the church of Sainte-Julie de Nonza or elsewhere for the processions of other villages. It is always a magical sight to see the small flickering and moving flames that animate the streets.