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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…