Strict health measures for October 28 Anniversary celebrations

The programme for the celebration of the National October 28 Anniversary in Corfu has been announced.

Due to the safety measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, this year's events on 28 October will adhere strictly to health regulations with a limited number of people.

The programme in Corfu Town is as follows:

1. Flags will be flown at public and Municipal services, public companies and shops from 08:00 on 26 October until sunset on 28 October.

2. Lighting - All public and Municipal buildings, banks and shops will be lit up at night from 26 to 28 October.

Wednesday 28 October

07:30 - Marches with Philharmonic Bands in the central streets in town. Joyous pealing of bells in all the churches.

08:30 - Raising of the flag at the New Fortress with armed forces lined up at the entrance.

10:55 - Arrival of guests of honour at the Metropolitan Church.

11:00 - Official Doxology at the Metropolitan Church Spiliotisas led by Nektarios Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands.

Following the Doxology the formal message of the day will be presented by philologist Olivia Kardakari.

11:30 - Memorial Service and laying of wreaths at the Hero Statue by officials.

One minute silence in honour of the glorious dead.

17:30 - Lowering of the flag at the New Fortress.

- Ώρα 17:30 Υποστολή σημαίας στο Ν.Φρούριο Κέρκυρας (ΝΑ.Σ.ΚΕ)