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Chios Rocket War Lights Up Easter Sky with Thousands of Handmade Rockets

Thousands of handmade rockets illuminated the sky over Vrontados, Chios, this Easter, continuing the traditional 'rouketopolemos' custom despite earlier uncertainties, conveying the joyful message of the Resurrection, as captured in various photos and videos.

12 Apr, 14:10 — 12 Apr, 14:10
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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

Handmade rockets and a golden frog: photos of the weekend

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

By Jo Blason

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Handmade rockets and a golden frog: photos of the weekend

naftemporiki12 Apr, 14:14Latest update

Χίος: Ο εντυπωσιακός ρουκετοπόλεμος μέσα από φωτογραφίες και βίντεο

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