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Since the Partition of India in 1947, Amritsar has been near the border with Pakistan. Since 1959 the two sides have performed a ceremony each night to formally close the border.
It is a must see, and a crazy, over the top ceremony of one up-manship and posturing. All in a seemingly fun and friendly atmosphere despite the over the top patriotism.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagah-Attari_border_ceremony

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Starts with loud music and dancing, flag waving and lots of "We love India" chanting



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Then the soldiers appear

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and march up and down in spectacular fashion !

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and when they get to the border itself meet their opposite number and get into a dance off of high kicking the likes of which has to be seen to be believed

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and eventually the flags of the respective countries are lowered, a handshake and the gates closed for the night

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Brilliant fun, watch the video link
Andy



Nov 29, 2019 at 09:08 PM





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