Pipe band in Beijing

[piperdbh]

That's really a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I saw a TV show last week about the building of that wall, and your pictures bring it to life.

[OC Richard]

Fantastic!

I see you wear Patrol Dress jackets. I love those!

A band can look a bit more polished, a bit more military, than they would wearing Argyll jackets, but at the same time be much more comfortable than they would be if wearing Full Dress doublets with crossbelts and full plaids.

I have a Patrol Dress made up in Archer Green, which I wear whenever I pipe at a military or police or fire function.

BTW you might find this interesting

http://www.pasadenascots.com/Photos/...n_China.html#9

[Macman]

I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. OC Richard, thanks for the link! I think I recognize some of the locations the Pasadena Scots visited. Looks like fun!
I think the patrol jackets do look sharp. We heard through our guide that our look was a big hit in China. We sometimes dress up the look with crossbelts, plaids, spats and feather bonnets. My own jacket is a little big; it was a hand-me-down from a bigger guy. The band has recently received navy argylls, but we're still getting the final fitting done. This is one more option for us
One more picture I received last night.

[English Bloke]

Crackin' pictures. Somewhere I've always wanted to go.

[CMcG]

That is fantastic! Nice to see the kilt and pipes being appreciated in far off locations.