Over 5000 gather at Stonehenge to celebrate Winter Solstice
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Published: Dec 21, 2016, 04:28 IST | Updated: Dec 21, 2016, 04:28 IST
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Pagans and druids assembled at the ancient monument to see the sun rise at 08:09 GMT, to mark the beginning of shortest day of the year
Over five thousand pagans anddruids got together to celebrate the Winter Solstice at Britain's ancientStonehenge monument on Wednesday.
The revellers watched the sun rise at08:09 GMT, beginning the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
People played musical instruments,sang and took pictures of the rising sun.
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Only under eight hours of sunlight will be there on Wednesday, English Heritage said, which protects the historical site.
A participant from South Africa said,"I am from South Africa, I came for the solstice, especially for the solstice. I am a Pagan, a witch and this is about the best place to be.".
(WION with inputs from Reuters)
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