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The World Pipe Band Championships, which is held annually in Glasgow Green is a prestigious competition and event has been long associated with Glasgow since 1948 and has sustained its growth for almost 60 years.

Glaswegians and visitors to the city have the opportunity to listen to some of the finest pipe bands from across the globe, from countries as far a field as New Zealand, Fiji, South and South East Asia and the Americas. Other pipe bands from various regions of the UK, Ireland and Europe are equally represented in the World Pipe Band Championships and compete in the ultimate 'Battle of the Bands' in Glasgow Green.

On this photograps is Patiala Pipe Band Pakistan the first band, who has the honour to participate in the World Pipe Band Championship, Pipefest & National Tartan Day parade Newyork for the first time in the history of Pakistan!