Patiala International Pipe Band

The founder was Al-Hajj Abdul Majeed Patialvi, who started a venture in 1948 with the name Patiala Pipe Band the first-ever Band in Pakistan. Participated in The World Pipe Band Championship, which is held annually in Glasgow Green. A prestigious competition and event that's associated with Glasgow since 1948 and has sustained its growth for almost 60 years. Glaswegians and visitors to the city have the opportunity to listen to some of the finest pipe bands across the globe, like New Zealand, Fiji, South and South East Asia and America. Pipe bands from various regions of the UK, Ireland and Europe participate in the event and compete in the ultimate 'Battle of the Bands' in Glasgow Green. Patiala Pipe Band Pakistan is the first band comprised Ex-Army officers, who have the honour to participate in the World Pipe Band Championships (2005 to 2009), Pipefest & National Tartan Day parade in Newyork 2006 for the first time in the history of Pakistan! Also Participated in Pipefest China.