Russia Hosts International Military Band March-Off
Every summer, Red Square plays host to the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival.
The event features military orchestras and marching bands from across the world. This year, 30 orchestras from 12 countries will take part in the festival. The winner will be chosen not by a panel of judges, but by the audience's vote.
Accompanied by orchestral music, military parades, a horse show and fireworks, the grandiose festival runs through Sept. 1.
Here's a look at this year's festival in action:
The event features military orchestras and marching bands from across the world. This year, 30 orchestras from 12 countries will take part in the festival. The winner will be chosen not by a panel of judges, but by the audience's vote.
Accompanied by orchestral music, military parades, a horse show and fireworks, the grandiose festival runs through Sept. 1.
Here's a look at this year's festival in action:
The International Celtic Pipes and Drums and the International Celtic Dance Team prepared a Celtic Energy program for this year’s event.
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Participating bands perform a repertoire including military, classical, folk and popular music.
Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency
The Egyptian Military Symphonic Band made a grand entrance in Ancient Egypt-inspired costumes.
Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency
The Azerbaijan Higher Military School’s orchestra combined military marches with their country’s folk music and dance.
Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency
Participants like the Chinese People's Liberation Army band go to city parks like VDNKh as part of the program.
Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency
Festival organizers say the event draws more than 30,000 visitors every year.
Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
The Korean People's Army marching band came all the way from North Korea for their festival debut.
Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
Each performance is a reflection of each country's unique culture.
Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
At night, performances are accompanied by a stunning fireworks show over St. Basil's Cathedral.
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