Advantages: As ceremonies go, it's unique Disadvantages: It's not the photographic spectacle that many people want and it goes on a very long time.
The daily flag lowering ceremony at the Wagah border crossing between India and Pakistan is one of the world's most bizarre displays of mutual dislike combined with pure theatre and is a great example of nationalism and pride. Every day, come rain or shine, war or peace, the border guards of India and Pakistan go through the motions of closing the gates that join the two countries, under the watchful eyes and with the loud support of thousands of ... ...by Michael Palin in his Himalaya series and was included in Sanjeev Bhaskar's India series a couple of years ago. == Where is it and how do you get there? ==
The closest town to Wagah from the Indian side is Amritsar and from the Pakistan side it's Lahore. We visited the border whilst staying in Amritsar and, since there's not really a great deal to do in the town, a trip to the flag lowering ceremony is considered by most visitors as one of the ...
koshkha 31.03.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Wagha Border Ceremony, Amritsar
Advantages: you experience good ceremony . Disadvantages: not much.
The Wagha Border is about 30km west of Amristar. To attand the ceremony you get there at 4 p.m.
You can enjoy tea if you get there early.You san go to wagha border either by taxi or by autorickshaws, It will cost you round about 400/-Rs. The Wagha border ceremony happens at sunset. The ceremony is hilirious- lots of clapping, dancing, loud music.People fro both sides gather for ceremony. People chanting, singing, dancing enjoy the ceremony. Soldiger ... ...ceremony is of lowrig f flages.It happens everyday, but at weekend there is lot of crowd to watch the ceremony. The flag lowering ceremony is done slowly, because neither side wants other's flag to be higher ,which could indicate superiorty.The atmsopher is awesome . The sunset add the beauty to all the ceremony. You can buy DVD of this ceremony. So, next time you visit Amristar you must attend the ceremony. ...
sudarshanwgh 30.01.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Wagha Border Ceremony, Amritsar
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