May 2, 2014
Rocket War in Easter at Vrontados
Rocket War in Easter at Vrontados
Every year, during Easter, the villages of Vrontados, located in the eastern island of Chios, performs a century-old custom. Rival churches organize a “rocket war” that involves firing thousands of homemade rockets toward each other across a small valley. This staged fight continues while services are held.
The objective for each church team is to strike the bell of the opposite church by firing…
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