Pipes in Unexpected Places

[Dileasgubas]

Was in the ruins of Jerash, Jordan a few months ago. Heard the pipes being played in the amphitheatre. Let me say the sound was brilliant. My wife rolled her eyes and said, "Only I could find the only 2 bagpipes in the entire Middle East." Quite an awesome experience. I'll post pics when I can.
KC

I have been in several Middle Eastern / Mahgreb countries (Egypt, Kuwait, Morrocco, and most recently, Libya) and have come across the pipes in every one of them. It is hard to suppress a smile when watching Libyan police forces marching to the tune of Heilan Laddie! It must be because the sound carries so well.

[KentuckyCeltophile]

I have been in several Middle Eastern / Mahgreb countries (Egypt, Kuwait, Morrocco, and most recently, Libya) and have come across the pipes in every one of them. It is hard to suppress a smile when watching Libyan police forces marching to the tune of Heilan Laddie! It must be because the sound carries so well.

It was very different context, but the Highland pipes make me smile everywhere I have heard them. Seeing me in keffiyahs playing the pipes, and even noticed the Royal Stewart plaid on their drones. Anywhere I hear the pipes, I am drawn like a moth to flames. Sometimes draws out a tear of joy.
KC