Reminders of past glory

August 30, 2026

Reminders of past glory


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lad in a crisp white uniform, peaked cap and red epaulets and holding his brass horn close, this musician is a leaf from another book - a reminder of the days when brass bands were quite a rage, especially at elite weddings. These bands played popular folk tunes and film melodies as they accompanied wedding parties and were considered a symbol of prestige, joy and pomp. Today, they are getting replaced by DJs and electronic sound systems.

Reminders of past glory