PESCADORI IN FESTA - FISHERMEN'S DAY

Saint Erasmus festivities from 28 May to 6 June in the Port of Ajaccio Every year Ajaccio celebrates Saint Erasmus. This year, 10 days will be devoted to the sea, 10 days of festivities, discovery and conviviality, as well as environmental education and conservation. Wednesday 28 May - Opening of the festivities 11.30 am - Official opening of the festival 12pm - Inauguration (reserved for institutions and sponsors), aperitif and lunch offered by Corsica Linea (by invitation only) 8pm - Fishermen's meal: sea salad, supions à la sétoise, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €25 From 8pm - Concerts with Kema, Kassaka et les Gypsies, then L'Arcusgi Thursday 29th May 12pm - Aperitif and lunch offered by I Pescadori in Festa (by invitation) 8pm - Fishermen's meal: mussels and chips, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €18 From 8pm - Concerts with I Marinari and I Voci di a Gravona Friday 30th May 12pm - Aperitif and lunch offered by I Pescadori in Festa (by invitation) 8pm - Fishermen's meal: ajaccienne cuttlefish, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €25 From 8pm - Concerts with a musical surprise followed by Canta u Populu Corsu Saturday 31st May 12pm - Aperitif and lunch offered by I Pescadori in Festa (by invitation) 3pm - Sea jousting tournament 8pm - Fishermen's meal: giant paella, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €25 7.30pm - Aperitif dance with Sirocko 9.45pm - Concert by Jean-Charles Papi Sunday 1st June 12pm - Aperitif and lunch hosted by I Pescadori in Festa (by invitation only) 3pm - Sea jousting tournament 8pm - Fishermen's meal: octopus and skate verrines, fish soup, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €25 From 8pm - Concerts with Jean-Pierre Marcellesi, Boston, Georges and DJ dance Monday 2 June - Saint Erasmus Day 10.30am - Descent of the Saint into the Tino Rossi harbour 5pm - Mass in the church of Saint Erasmus, followed by a procession to the port and a blessing at sea 7pm - Wine reception hosted by I Pescadori in Festa and Pescadori Aiaccini From 8pm onwards Concerts with Scola di Cantu by Natale Luciani Refreshment bar until midnight Tuesday 3rd June 9am to 2pm: Basketry show, introduction to naval jousting (L'Estaque) and demonstration by the Martigues rowers, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi 2pm to 4pm: Jousting and rowing shows, rowing competition open to all, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi From 4pm to 6pm: debate on the impact of climate change led by Michel Marengo (STARESO) and Catherine Riera (Gloria Maris) From 8pm Meal: blue crab and eel soup, cheese and dessert - price €25 Concerts with Irish Duo feat. Thomas Kerbrat, Ponente Folk Legacy Refreshment bar until midnight Wednesday 4th June 9am to 2pm Basketry show, introduction to diving, introduction to naval jousting (L'Estaque) and demonstration by the Martigues rowers, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi From 2pm to 4pm: jousting and rowing shows, rowing competition open to all, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi. SNA regattas From 4pm to 6pm: debate on the "reserve" effects around Corsica, led by Jean Michel Culioli, head of the "Protected areas of the sea, islands and coast" department. From 8pm Meal: fish soup (+ eels or fish fritters), cheese and dessert - price €25 Concerts with José Giannelli, Jean Mattei, François Giordani, José Padovani Refreshment bar until midnight Thursday 5th June 9am to 2pm: Basketry show, introduction to naval jousting (L'Estaque) and demonstration by the Martigues rowers, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi From 2pm to 4pm: jousting and rowing shows, rowing competition open to all, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi. From 4pm to 6pm: debate on the future of fishing in Corsica, artificial reefs and mooring boxes, hosted by the Office de l'Environnement and the CCI de Corse. Starting at 8pm Meal: Bouillabaisse, cheese and dessert - price €50, must be booked the day before at the refreshment stall Concerts with Diana Saliceti, Primavera, Erin Refreshment bar until midnight Friday 6 June - Closing ceremony From 4pm to 6pm: screening of documentary films on underwater archaeology in the Gulf of Ajaccio. From 8pm onwards Refreshment bar until midnight Concerts with Contraversu, Gabriella, Ofcor's Y So Livu Organised by the associations Pescadori in Festa and Pescadori Aiaccini Meal information: no advance bookings, except for the bouillabaisse on Thursday 5 June, which must be booked the day before at the refreshment bar.