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India-Pakistan Border Closing Ceremony

A long-standing tradition of rivalry, ridiculous pageantry and shouting across the border.

The India-Pakistan Border Closing Ceremony is an event that was born of rivalry between two countries that have a long-standing tradition of nationalistic dislike for each other.  It takes place every day at the border, in the city of Wagah (at least on the Indian side).   This event has been ongoing since 1959 and today thousands of people come to watch it nearly every single time.  Of course, given the nature of the

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