Scottish military and other music is the heart of every Basel tattoo – second only in size to the annual event in Edinburgh. This year’s Tattoo theme explored the endurance of Scottish culture as many left their homeland from the 18th Century onwards seeking a new life in far-flung countries around the world.
A small group of W+ B members visited the Kaserne to see this year’s event. Highly talented bands, dancers and singers from Australia, the USA, Canada, England, Scotland, Singapore, Turkey, and of course Switzerland all showed that they have not forgotten their roots with their dazzling displays of music and dance – traditional as well as modern.
In contrast to previous tattoos in our city, in 2024 the organisers decided to join all of the pipe and drum bands together. Kilts and costumes of every colour were on display, everyone was in time and the sound was BIG.
Maybe more of us will visit next year’s Tattoo!