Over the years I have played in Grand Forks, Fargo and many other small towns throughout North Dakota. I have always been pleasantly surprised when Piping at an event in the USA as I have found people to be so welcoming and interested in culture and history. Not only that, but people are just so kind and willing to take time to talk and get to know more about their Canadian neighbours.
A few years back, I played at a wedding in Bismark, ND for a lovely young couple. When I arrived at the church a few hours early for the ceremony, I had some time to just check things out. Not only was the town beautiful, but the architecture of this magnificent church was spectacular with it's huge steeple and sky-high ceiling. What a location for a wedding!
Once the wedding was through I was invited for a few drinks with some of the family who was so interested to get to know me. We talked about everything including farming, Scottish culture and of course Canadian culture.
All in all, it was a wonderful day with perfect weather and friendly people. What else could you ask for?
Cheers,
Kyle Campbell
e. info@thebagpiper.ca
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