The Armed Forces of Malta Band has, for the first time taken part in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which is being held in the Scottish capital between 1 and 23 August.

The 45 AFM bandsmen were accompanied by eight members of Elipsis Dancers. They gave a daily show in front of a crowd of some 9,500 spectators everyday for 23 days. The Maltese cross was projected onto the walls of Edinburgh Castle during their performances.

The Military Tattoo is expected to be televised on several stations worldwide and, according to a government statement is expected to be watched by more than a billion people.

The AFM Band was supported by the Malta Tourism Authority and the Home Affairs and Tourism Ministries. In fact, a delegation that included officials from the three entities accompanied the band.

In a statement, the Home Affairs Ministry said there were talks on the AFM’s possible future participation.