The inaugural tattoo took place at Zhurihe Training Base, Inner Mongolia.
It took place during the a large SCO exercise, in which more than 5,000 servicemen took part.
It took place in front of the Baiterek monument near the Astana Opera.
[5][6] It was the first festival to include India and Pakistan since they became full members.
[7] A parade featuring the military bands in the festival took place at the Olympic Green.