Background
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is unique from any other Tattoo in the world in that it is more theatrical in nature with a healthy mixture of both military and civilian performers.
It takes place in Halifax Metro Centre in the hockey arena—creating the show in a traditional theatre in the round. The show is heavily costumed and intensively rehearsed with technical staff, choreographers, assistant directors, wardrobe staff and designers as part of the production team—setting it apart from Tattoos in the traditional sense.
A recurring theme of Bond of Friendship is woven into the Nova Scotia Tattoo each year, designed to build international relationships. Additional themes are added each year, usually connected with military anniversaries.
The show has been seen by well over 2,000,000 spectators and hosted tens of thousands of performers from 21 countries. It generates tens of millions in economic impact annually for the Province of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality.
The Tattoo is presented annually by the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Society supported by subsidies and in-kind support from the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Corporate Community.
Run mainly by volunteers, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a registered charity of Canada.
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