Festivals and Panigiria in the Villages of Corfu
Experience authentic Corfiot culture at traditional village festivals (panigiria) with local food, music, and heartfelt celebrations year-round.
Experience authentic Corfiot culture at traditional village festivals (panigiria) with local food, music, and heartfelt celebrations year-round.
On the last Thursday of the carnival, Corfu has revived a very old tradition, an integral part of the Corfu carnival, which dates from the years of Venetian rule. It is called the Petegoletsa.
The Ancient celebrations in early spring that took place in honor of Dionysus, god of wine and fun, hoping for a good harvest and successful husbandry, are the forerunners of today’s carnival in Greece.
This was originally a natural promontory offering in its rocks protection for the residents of the 5th century AD when the ancient city of Corfu was moved here after the destruction of the ancient city by the Visigoths.
Corfu is definitely worth visiting. As one of Greece’s most beautiful islands, Corfu offers a unique blend of rich history, stunning landscapes, and cultural diversity.
Beyond its natural beauty, what is Corfu famous for? as a melting pot of various civilizations, is famous for its architecture, traditions, and cuisine.