Canadian International Military Tattoo

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The 22nd annual tattoo went down this weekend in Hamilton, ON.

(Below taken from http://www.canadianmilitarytattoo.ca/)

QUICK FACTS

• 22nd Anniversary of the Tattoo in 2013
• Volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization
• The Tattoo showcases international, national and local performers, both military and civilian, including pipes and drums, military and brass bands, dancers, and military drill teams and demonstrations
• The Tattoo honours the virtues of military service and the sacrifice of those who fell in Canada’s wars, and seeks to preserve our nation’s military traditions by “Connecting Canadians with their military through music”
• Draws visitors and performers world-wide, but especially Ontario, Quebec and the United States
• The Tattoo has won numerous local, provincial and national awards and distinctions as one of the premier festivals and events in Hamilton

Here are some links and video from the event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIMrPJfu9Ho - Fanfare and Opening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKHKl26RIQY - Last Post and Auld Lang Syne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEX5mmOMPL0 - Massed bands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuV1xOS5NAc - Massed bands march off
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKYG15lw-lo - Line piper plays The Haunting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWO3g0kA2hg - March on and forming up for finale - Scotland the Brave

http://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/3832570-military-tattoo-blending-history-with-the-spirit-of-today/ - Article from the local paper

I'm not sure if these links will work, but worth a shot:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152908933720360 - 31 Bde Basic Recce Patrolman Course Demo
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152907276535360 - Ceremonial Guard of the 13 Battalion (AKA the RHLI CG) bayonette demo