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Rouketopolemos is Chios’ annual “rocket war”: in Vrontados two rival church brotherhoods (Agios Markos vs Panaghia Erithiani) fire homemade rockets across the valley toward each other’s church bells on the night before Greek Orthodox Easter (e.g., Apr 19, 2025); the practice is centuries‑old and is variously interpreted as a symbolic duel of faith or an adaptation of older rituals. 🎇⛪🚀 [Source1] [Source2] @googlefactss #Rouketopolemos#Chios#Easter#Tradition#GreekIslands🇬🇷🔥 If you have ideas or feedback contact us: @Googlefactss_Feedback_bot