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	Greek Rocket War

chestnut501

6-25-2009 4:46 PM

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chestnut501 says:

This festival is known as "The Rocket War", dating back to the 19th century when the island was occupied by the Ottoman Empire. The object of the festival is for the residents of two opposing villages to hit each others church bell tower with a rocket.

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6-25-2009 5:05 PM

Anomaly100

That is so COOL! I LOVE that!

6-25-2009 7:24 PM

The Infowarrior

The Greeks definately know how to party. fun

9-19-2009 5:36 PM

wiganfootie

That would be some PARTY!!

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