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Opening Day -- The Torchlight Procession

Tonight was the opening night of the spectacular Celtic Connections Festival that will be going on through out the next few weeks here. There was a torchlight procession of spectators led by a piping band. There was also another in the middle of the crowd. It was wonderful to hear the piping bands in full force and see all the people there to support them. And thankgoodness there was no rain! Musicians from all over the world descend on Glasgow during this festival and surprisingly enough, the tickets are quite cheap. Mike and I both love music, so we are incredibly excited about this festival. AND every night there is an open stage night that is free. Each night there are 5 slots and the viewers pick the best act. That act gets an automatic slot in the next years program. Apparently there have been many an act that started here and have gone on to become famous musicians.