LA FETE DE LA SAINT NICOLAS

Come and celebrate St Nicholas’ Day in a warm and festive atmosphere in the heart of the village! On the programme: entertainment for young and old, creative workshops, local produce, crafts, treats, free mulled wine, storytelling, music and a big raffle. Programme: 11.30 am – Festival opens Come and explore the stalls selling crafts, local produce and second-hand goods, as well as the day’s various activities. 11.30 am – 1.00 pm – Pottery workshop Pottery workshop (fee applies), booking required. All day – Christmas card workshop Children can make their own Christmas cards. 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Painting and drawing workshop A creative workshop to let children’s imaginations run wild. 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm – Mass, procession and afternoon tea St Nicholas’ Mass and procession, followed by a convivial get-together over afternoon tea. 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm – Sweet cake-making workshop A treat-filled workshop (fee applies), booking required. 5.30 pm – 6.00 pm – Storytelling A magical moment of storytelling for young and old alike. 6.00 pm – Arrival of Saint Nicholas and lighting ceremony A highlight of the festivities, accompanied by the lighting ceremony. 7.00 pm – Quadrille & raffle draw Time for the quadrille and the grand raffle draw, with numerous prizes donated by the shopkeepers of Petreto-Bicchisano. 8.00 pm – Singer The evening continues with music from a singer. A wonderful festive day to share with family and friends, celebrating Christmas, conviviality and Corsican traditions. 📞 Enquiries & bookings: 07 52 07 04 38