Cultural Symphony: India Shines at Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Indian cultural performers including Rajasthani bagpipers, a female Bhangra group, and Chhau dancers from West Bengal, captivated audiences at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The fifth-year collaboration led by Teamwork Arts showcases a vibrant blend of traditional and contemporary Indian art forms, celebrating unity through cultural diversity.

The soul-stirring music of Rajasthani bagpipers, a female Bhangra group from Punjab, and traditional Chhau dancers from West Bengal have infused colourful Indian traditions and culture at the ongoing Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Marking the fifth year of their collaboration with the Edinburgh Tattoo, production company Teamwork Arts stated this event is not just a performance, but a celebration of cultural exchange, artistic excellence, and unity through diversity.

The Edinburgh Tattoo attracts over 200,000 visitors across 27 shows in three weeks and is broadcast by the BBC to 18 million viewers globally. Creative Director Michael Braithwaite described the energy-packed performance as a blend of Bollywood exuberance, Bhangra dances, and the sounds of Indian Rajasthani folk musicians, illuminating Edinburgh Castle's Esplanade.

(With inputs from agencies.)