Well, where has the winter gone? Suddenly it's the 1st of May and the tourists are more apparent. Here in Corfu the first big event is the Easter weekend when thousands of visitors arrive. The celebrations have somewhat over-take the religious aspect of Easter, much to the annoyance of many of the local people, local and ex-pat. Where previously solemn processions would be preformed in a ver sober respectful ambience, now the crowds are too busy drinking and generally "doing their thing" that the processions are pushed into second place. The old tradition of dropping large jugs from windows continues to much applause and whatever their origin might be, they push the solemnity of Easter into the background.
BUT, visitors are needed by the thousands to bring some life into the island during the summer when most businesses make all their income.
So, Mayday is very significant as it really brings the feeling that summer has actually started, regardless of the threatening rain clouds.
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