ROCK WAR<\/em>?<\/h1>\nThe Rouketopolemons or\u00a0rocket war<\/em>\u00a0it’s a party that\u00a0is over 100 years old<\/strong>. This celebration dates from when Greece was under the regime of the Ottoman Empire.<\/p>\nIn this curious party, the ancient inhabitants of Vrontados decided\u00a0organize a fake battle<\/strong>\u00a0so that the Ottomans did not approach to see what was happening, time that the locals took advantage of tocelebrate the resurrection of Christ<\/strong>.<\/p>\nAnother legend states that this party is much older and has no dated start. However,until 1889 guns with gunpowder were used<\/strong>,
\nbut the Ottomans decided to ban its use so that a revolt does not start.<\/p>\nA battle between two churches<\/h2>\n
Whatever its beginnings, the truth is that it is still a holiday worth seeing and admiring. On this holiday there is a battle\u00a0
\nbetween the parishes of Panaghia Erithiani and San Marcos<\/strong>,
\nfrom where their faithful fire rockets.<\/p>\nThe objective?\u00a0Hit the bell of the opposite church<\/strong>. However, the important thing is not who wins or loses (it is never very clear) but how well the inhabitants of this small Greek town have a good time.<\/p>\nIt is a celebration that\u00a0puts the whole town to work during Lent<\/strong>\u00a0(40 days before Holy Thursday). The rockets are prepared, the security measures on the houses and the churches, some “trenches” from where the artifacts are going to be launched …<\/p>\nSecurity has become increasingly important in the Rouketopolemons, as every year more tourists go to witness this show. Everything so that in this party there is nothing to regret and much to celebrate.<\/p>\n
Here you can see a video where everything that gives of this fun battle is shown.<\/p>\n
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