Activities in case of rain

What could be more stimulating than to immerse yourself in the local culture and take home a piece of it in your suitcase? At Les Amis pizzeria on the port, we learn with Paola how to make pain de morts in the purest Bonifacian tradition. Alongside other participants and under the watchful eye of our guide, we work step by step on this pastry, the recipe for which has been entrusted to us. Once our sweet treat is out of the oven, we cut several slices to taste our creations during this collective moment of sharing and exchange. As we approach the church of Saint-Dominique, we’re entranced by the harmonious voices that soar into the sky above the hum of the crowd. It has to be said, we’re late for our polyphonic singing initiation led by Corsican singers. The members of the Libari group are pedagogues, explaining how each member’s voice intertwines and responds to one another. They also share the history of this part of the island’s identity. Initially sung by shepherds or sacred chants, polyphony spread to all Corsicans, who sang to take their minds off a hard day’s work. In addition to religious messages, it recounts the daily lives of men and women through lullabies, poems, songs of love, work or exile. It’s your turn to sing these melodies, whether you’re an experienced singer or an intrepid beginner.