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Amritsar: conflict and harmony
The city of Amritsar in north-western India is not big, but attracts more visitors than the Taj Mahal. Its two main attractions are symbols of harmony and conflict, respectively: the Sikh religion's holiest temple complex where everyone is welcome, and the nearby border with Pakistan where on a daily basis people on both sides assemble to celebrate the gates closing. I wrote this article for the Center for Intercultural Dialogue.