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Bagpipe troupe welcomed at Lafayette City Hall

Posted at 7:19 PM, Apr 25, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-26 00:09:31-04

A bagpipe troupe from the Brittany region of France was in Lafayette today as part of the musical lineup for Festival International.

The troupe Bagad Plougastell was welcomed to Lafayette City Hall where they received Honorary Cajun certificates. The troupe played a few samples of their music for those attending.

Bagad Plougastell is a 37-member troupe consisting of bag-pipers, snare drummers, bombardes and percussionists.

The troupe frequently travels across Brittany and the world for performances.

For more on the pipe-band and performances during festival international,click here: