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\u201cThis year marks a great opportunity to truly embrace the International context of the Tattoo,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Guests were treated to an unveiling of this year\u2019s acts, a tour of the organization\u2019s new office in Burnside, and even a special preview in the form of flamenco dancing from Halifax\u2019s own Megan La Azulita.<\/p>\n
International acts include the Brazilian circus performers Cores de Bahia, Kenyan acrobats Simba Zambezi, the Combined Singapore Police Force Band, the Silent Drill Team and the Royal Circassian Honour Guard of Jordan, the German Air Force Band Munster, and others, alongside North American representatives like the 2nd Marine Division Band out of North Carolina and the Langley Ukulele Ensemble from British Columbia.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s just a small sample, and of course, returning local favourites like the Tattoo Highland Dance Team will be back, along with the Massed Pipes and Drums, featuring military members from 12 Wing Shearwater, 14 Wing Greenwood, 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment and 5 Cdn Div Support Group, supported for the first time by the pipers and drummers from the Tattoo\u2019s Youth Pipes and Drums program.<\/p>\n
As for CAF bands, Tattoo guests will see performances from the Stadacona Band of Maritime Forces Atlantic, the National Band of the Naval Reserve, the Royal Canadian Artillery Band and the Canadian Army Band.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe CAF have been with the Tattoo and have been a signature supporter since the very start. We\u2019re very proud to share in the message of a Strong, Secure, and Engaged military,\u201d King said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur storytelling is driven by the spirit of those who wear the uniform,\u201d she added, noting the show will contain tributes under the Heroes and Legends theme, focusing on the end of the First World War, the Battle of the Atlantic, and women in service.<\/p>\n
The Tattoo also announced special Canada Day programming at the Halifax Common as part of the Tattoo Festival, with displays, music, vendors, kids\u2019 activities, and a performance by the CAF\u2019s Skyhawks Parachute team.<\/p>\n