FinnAmerican
05-10-2024, 01:40 PM
In the Greek village of Vrontados, each year during Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations (May 5th), members of two rival churches hold a traditional “rocket war” by firing thousands of homemade fireworks toward each other while services are held. The goal for each side is to hit the bell in the tower of the opposing church. The festival, called Rouketopolemos, has been celebrated by the churches of Agios Markos and Panagia Erithiani for at least 135 years.
Link to some images:
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2024/05/photos-easter-rocket-war-vrontados/678306/
Link to some images:
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2024/05/photos-easter-rocket-war-vrontados/678306/