The cliffs were further embedded in the national psyche during World War II following the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk and Dame Vera Lynn's famous song, The White Cliffs of Dover.

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We want to be seen as a winning nation, " said Jordaan, adding that the 2010 World Cup was "part of the psyche.

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The processions, which attract many visitors from around the world, are a major factor contributing to social cohesion and the local collective psyche.

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