Happy Pipers Lucerne
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The First Bagpipe Band of Switzerland, founded in 1973.
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Currently under the direction of Pipe Major Heinz Weyermann. The band has been in existence since 1973 and has been the first bagpipeband founded in Switzerland. The Happy-Pipers are a proud member of the RSPBA (The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association). The band is comprised of 15 adult pipers and drummers, most of whom devote their spare time to fulfilling a ifelong dream of playing the Great Highland Bagpipes and drums. Traditional Highland dress, including kilts of the MacBeth tartan, is worn when the band performs.