Michael Palin at the India-Pakistan border ceremony - BBC

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Published 2007-09-17

Fascinating footage of a traditional ceremony that takes place on the Pakistan India border. From the BBC

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All Comments (21)

@umbrellashotgunman 9 years ago

While the Ministry of Silly Walks has long been defunct in the United Kingdom, its legacy lives on in its former colonies.
@sonikibk 8 years ago

I love how they shake hands then slam the hell out of the gates. Lol
@adolftallentday01 10 years ago

"The Pakistan ranger put on a masterly demonstration of how angry you can get without hitting anything." That was where I cracked up.
@bRUTALmALICIOUS 9 years ago

i think this is magical , the dance of fighting peacocks , no fighting involved peace
@bluesky747er 13 years ago

The first time i saw this live on the border i just burst into uncontrollable laughter yet it was exhilarating. Both Indians and Pakistanis worked like brothers there. Both did an excellent job and excited their crowd into national spirits positive to both sides. i wish someday i can go to India.
@GaelicCelt1990 11 years ago

I must remember to do this every time I close my gate at home...
@99nicegirl 12 years ago

I love this video. It is amazing how the soldiers on both sides of the border must work so closely together to make it happen. It's a great example of international cooperation between two countries who are normally enemies.
@recreis10 8 years ago

passive agressive international conflict
@ae-ribae6426 10 years ago

This is just the most fantastic thing to watch. If only all problems could be resolved with such chest pumping male preening. The world would be a better place.
@parteibonza 7 years ago

Had to come here for research after watching Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
@GuillermoRuizBuenrostro 9 years ago

This ceremony is approved by the Ministry of Silly Walks.
@Phippsta 7 years ago

A fascinating display- It's literally like watching strutting Peacocks. Is the part of the world they're from as well!
@mikebrown1926 7 years ago

These guys work pretty well together. I wonder if they get together got a spot of tea afterwards.
@cjeanrond 11 years ago

I approve fully. We need this daily routine on the german-french border !
@ashutoshgrewal 13 years ago

This is only the half side of it. I've seen it when I was a kid. Its an experience. Majestic performance by soldiers of both countries. :) Jai Hind!!!
@hamzazaman5236 8 years ago

People calling these countries silly should know that they are nuclear powers😝
@19748748 8 years ago

I really worry about their knees.
@SlugHatchet 8 years ago

The best part is the handshake.
@mryellow123 15 years ago

Sweet been looking for this footage for ages.
@bawbegthethird2059 9 years ago

I have have to see that for myself someday. I have made it one of many of my goals