Several thousand people gather to participate in the Catenacciu, "the chained" which begins at nightfall. This highlight of the Easter celebrations in Corsica symbolizes the rise of Christ to Golgotha.
Thousands of Corsicans are expected as well as tourists. For the Easter weekend, security will be reinforced around places of worship Several hundred people attend Good Friday mass. The church is packed with people and many people are waiting outside - on the terraces of bars and restaurants for the start of the procession.