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The Rocket Festival, Greece

On the small island of Chios, they celebrate Easter in a very special way, by firing rockets from the bell towers of two rival churches in the town of Vrontados. At midnight, before Easter Sunday, the two churches wage the rocket-war, and the mythical Cyclades burst into a joyous folk festival until the first light of dawn, when it is slowly regaining calm and serenity.

English
  • Originally Aired March 28, 2023
  • Runtime 29 minutes
  • Network SBS
  • Created June 4, 2023 by
    nethead
  • Modified June 4, 2023 by
    nethead