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    23. The British Paraorchestra Perform Paralympics Closing Ceremony 2012

    The British Paraorchestra, a group of 17 musicians with varying levels of disability, performing the Paralympic Anthem as the flag is lowered. Not bad for an orchestra who only formed a few months ago.

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