Highlanders preliminaries

Here are some pics from Highlanders preparing for the Preliminary competition. they came in 24th with 238 points with the highest score being 267 points. Only 16 bands go on to the semifinals. Pics are of the panyard, an abandoned gas station, and of folks learning the tune.
About the panyard; the plan is to get the state petroleum company to lease the land to the band for a year at first and then for 3 or more years. Until the land is leased to the band, they cannot build and improve it. They had to prove that the band is a reality, so even though they don't move on to the next round of competition, they did show that they're official and registered with the official pan organization. Many obstacles to overcome.