Mongolian Armed Forces Band to play in Edinburgh

The central band of the Mongolian Armed Forces will travel to Edinburgh, Scotland, to take part in the Military Tattoo 2013. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual event of a 90-minute cavalcade of military bands from around the world.

The 2013 Tattoo will take place at the stunning Edinburgh Castle between 2nd and 24th August showcasing 24 performances across the three weeks. The performance includes 80 different musical numbers in the theme of the four seasons. Spring, Summer and Autumn will be performed by different companies from around the world.

The Official release from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2013 states that “The Four Seasons end with the icy blast of ‘Winter’ delivered by the colourful and charismatic Central Orchestra of the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces.”

Director Brigadier David Allfrey said that “The Four Seasons, Night and Day, Life and Death – these perennial cycles govern our lives, our evolution and the extraordinary diversity of our planet. We have been able to match each element with its own character and style. I hope the result will be both entertaining and inspirational. I auditioned the Mongolian contingent in Ulaanbaatar in minus 34 [fahrenheit] earlier this year and I am particularly thrilled that they have come to Scotland! All being well our climate may be a little easier.”

The highlights of the show are expected to be the Mongolian throat singer from the Mongolian Military band, Mexican dancers and a native New Zealand Maori war dance. Around 220,000 spectators are expected to see the the event and according to Director Brigadier David Allfrey over 95 percent of tickets have already been sold.

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