The 61st Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place each year on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe 61st Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place each year on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The 61st Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place each year on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe famous show has never been canceled in its entire history, and the heavy rain that has been falling in Scotland for several days could not disrupt the event.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The famous show has never been canceled in its entire history, and the heavy rain that has been falling in Scotland for several days could not disrupt the event.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe performance is traditionally opened by the symbol of Scotland, the bagpipe. Bagpipe music is performed at the event not only by the Scottish musicians, but by many other bands as well, including a band from Brazil.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The performance is traditionally opened by the symbol of Scotland, the bagpipe. Bagpipe music is performed at the event not only by the Scottish musicians, but by many other bands as well, including a band from Brazil.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe performance of the Brazilian Marine Corps Martial Band reflected the theme of this year’s Tattoo, “High Sea.”
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The performance of the Brazilian Marine Corps Martial Band reflected the theme of this year’s Tattoo, “High Sea.”
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaNational character is an essential part of the show, and the Brazilians, even the military, could not resist dancing and singing for the audience.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
National character is an essential part of the show, and the Brazilians, even the military, could not resist dancing and singing for the audience.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaEdinburgh Castle itself also plays an essential role in the show. This year, images projected directly onto the castle's walls transformed it into a huge ship with waves crashing against its sides.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
Edinburgh Castle itself also plays an essential role in the show. This year, images projected directly onto the castle's walls transformed it into a huge ship with waves crashing against its sides.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe Band of the Royal Netherlands Army was the most surprising participant this year. The regiment, riding antique bicycles, and playing martial music, displayed not only musical talent, but also excellent gymnastics skills.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The Band of the Royal Netherlands Army was the most surprising participant this year. The regiment, riding antique bicycles, and playing martial music, displayed not only musical talent, but also excellent gymnastics skills.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe drummer’s role is most difficult. Both his hands must be free, so he turns the pedals with rods that are attached to his elbows.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The drummer’s role is most difficult. Both his hands must be free, so he turns the pedals with rods that are attached to his elbows.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaDespite the heavy rain, the German Mountain Army Band’s alphorn could be heard over Edinburgh.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
Despite the heavy rain, the German Mountain Army Band’s alphorn could be heard over Edinburgh.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaMore than a thousand musicians and dancers take part in the festival every year.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
More than a thousand musicians and dancers take part in the festival every year.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe Tattoo culminates with all the bands marching down the esplanade…
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The Tattoo culminates with all the bands marching down the esplanade…
© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova…after that the tune Lonely Piper and other melodies played in tribute of fallen soldiers close the spectacular event.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
…after that the tune Lonely Piper and other melodies played in tribute of fallen soldiers close the spectacular event.