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| 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. |
| Thousands of people attend the annual event at Glasgow Green. | |
| 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." | |
| 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." |