PHOTOS: Ottoman-style Mehter band performs at War Memorial of Korea

SEOUL, October 08 (AJP) - The Ottoman Mehter Band performed at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul on Tuesday.

Dressed in traditional Ottoman attire, the ensemble presented a 30-minute show featuring military music and a rendition of "Arirang," accompanied by precise marching formations.

These bands, known collectively as mehterân, are considered the world's oldest military marching bands. Historically, they led Ottoman forces into battle to boost morale.

The Turkish Mehter military band enters during their performance at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul on Oct 8 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — The Turkish Mehter military band enters during their performance at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul on Oct. 8, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Guests sing the national anthem during the Turkish Mehter military band performance at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul on Oct 8 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Guests stand while the Korean national anthem is played during the Turkish Mehter military band performance at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul on Oct. 8, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

The Turkish Mehter military band performs at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul on Oct 8 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — The Turkish Mehter military band performs at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul on Oct. 8, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

The Turkish Mehter military band exits after their performance at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul on Oct 8 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — The Turkish Mehter military band exits after their performance at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul on Oct. 8, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

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PHOTOS: Ottoman-style Mehter band performs at War Memorial of Korea

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