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Piping contest to draw huge crowd Piping contest draws huge crowds
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Thousands of pipers and drummers are competing to be crowned world champions at a contest in Glasgow.Thousands of pipers and drummers are competing to be crowned world champions at a contest in Glasgow.
Some 200 bands are taking part in the annual World Pipe Band Championship.Some 200 bands are taking part in the annual World Pipe Band Championship.
The event has attracted about 8,000 musicians from Australia, New Zealand, Eastern Europe and the USA as well as more local competitors.The event has attracted about 8,000 musicians from Australia, New Zealand, Eastern Europe and the USA as well as more local competitors.
However there was disappointment earlier this week when a Pakistani band due to perform was refused entry visas to the UK.However there was disappointment earlier this week when a Pakistani band due to perform was refused entry visas to the UK.
Depending on the weather, tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the championships on Glasgow Green. Thousands of people attend the annual event at Glasgow Green.
Ian Embelton, chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: "We already know interest in this year's event is huge and we are expecting fans from all over the world to be at Glasgow Green on 15 August to experience the very best pipe band music. Ian Embelton, chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: "There's nothing in the world to compare with an afternoon at The Worlds."
"There's nothing in the world to compare with an afternoon at The Worlds."
Liz Cameron, the Chair of Culture and Sport Glasgow, said: "This event is one of the highlights of our cultural calendar and attracts people to Glasgow from all over the world.Liz Cameron, the Chair of Culture and Sport Glasgow, said: "This event is one of the highlights of our cultural calendar and attracts people to Glasgow from all over the world.
"There is nothing quite like heading towards Glasgow Green on the day of the championships and hearing the sound of thousands of pipers and drummers playing."There is nothing quite like heading towards Glasgow Green on the day of the championships and hearing the sound of thousands of pipers and drummers playing.
"It is a truly spectacular sight and sound and is great fun too.""It is a truly spectacular sight and sound and is great fun too."