THE WAGAH BORDER !

                            THE WAGAH BORDER ! 


The Wagah Border closing ceremony on the border of India and Pakistan is certainly the most eccentric tourist attractions I have been to. From the moment we arrived to swarms of touts selling Indian flags and hats proclaiming ‘ I love India’,  we knew we were going to have an amazing time. Rejecting all the rides offered by hoards of rickshaw cycles lining the road, we began the 1km walk in the blistering heat after which we finally managed to get in and witness the expansive splendour of the stadium.


People  decked in colorful sarees and traditional costumes filled the stadium and soldiers embellished with badges and pins stood firm, guarding the prestigious ceremony. A crowd of around 4,000 gathered  on the Indian side of the Wagah Border. To our left, our first views of the Pakistan side consisted of a rather subdued crowd.

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The actual programme began at 4pm. As the Bollywood music began flaring from all angles, crowds of people queued up to run a small circle carrying the Indian flag which was followed by a dance party in the middle of the road in which my friend and I also took part. It was a very heartwarming experience that I will always rejoice. Meanwhile on the Pakistani side, a teenage boy performed some moves to encourage the crowd to dance who was supported by a one-legged man who carried a flag and spun around in circles.

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After we returned to our seats, some women were invited to carry the Indian flag and run to the border gate and back. My friends and I were cheering boisterously along with the electrified crowd. A sense of patriotism was certainly instilled in each and every one of us present at the stadium.

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When the festivities came to an end, soldiers marched into neat formations and kicked their legs as high as possible as a way of displaying their strength. The parade was really grand and exhibited the discipline of the soldiers guarding the border. The competitive cheering between the two nations, with each shout getting louder on both sides gave me chills.
After an hour of parade and cheering, the ceremony came to an end with soldiers from each side shaking hands after which the crowd began to dissipate.

                                                                            By:
                                                                 U. Kshema Rau

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