The gateway

Amritsar

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August 25th 2007
Amritsar, the holy city of Sikhism is home to the famous Golden Temple. It is also close to the border with Pakistan. We took the opportunity to watch the famously theatrical 'Wagha' border closing ceremony that happens every day at dusk. As well as much double-speed marching and goose-stepping, soldiers compete to see who can sing the longest note. The crowds on both sides of the border sing patr ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more