Thousands of rockets illuminate Chios sky as historic ‘Rocket War’ tradition continues (photos)

Thousands of rockets filled the sky over Vrontados, Chios, on Saturday night as the island’s spectacular Easter tradition proceeded despite a week of legal tension and uncertainty. The historic “Rocket War” (Rouketopolemos) between the rival parishes of Panagia Erithiani and Agios Markos drew large crowds of locals and tourists, including hundreds of visitors from Turkey […]

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