Traditional Botides event held in Corfu

On Holy Saturday at 11:00 a.m., the traditional Botides event took place in Corfu, Greece. Following the signal for the First Resurrection, residents threw large clay pots known as botides from decorated balconies in the Old Town. The activity was concentrated primarily in the areas surrounding Spianada and Liston. These vessels, which feature narrow necks and two side handles, are traditionally filled with water and decorated with red ribbons. The custom is intended to create a loud noise to symbolically ward off evil. Large crowds of spectators gathered in the city to observe the event. While one report notes the atmosphere was festive, the act remains a documented cultural tradition marking the religious observation of the First Resurrection.