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Niva Yadav and Rhanie Al-Alas

FOUND: Behind the scenes of sabrage at lafayette - You Need To See This

Sabrage at Lafayette - (Matt Crockett)

By definition, Sabrage is the opening of a bottle of Champagne (or sparkling wine) with a sword or sabre. Rooted in Napoleonic ceremonial ritual, the technique is impressive and flamboyant in equal measure.

It is this combination of French glamour and extravagance that oozes throughout the aptly-named Sabrage show in London’s Kings Cross.

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