The Bursa Mehter Band attent to the International Military Bands Festival in Modena city in Italy between 8-12th July, it is the first participation from Turkey. The Bursa Mehter Band performed their marches also "Eski Ordu Marshı" was performed by Bursa mehter Band with all foreign bands. The Bursa Mehter Band´s chief Mr.Celaleddin ALTUNTAS managed all bands together. Also The Bursa Shield & Sword team performed their folk dance. These two Turkish team were liked by Italian people also by all foreign bands (from England, Ukraine, Bulgaria). After the festival, the Bursa Mehter Band walked around in Rome, Venice and Florence. Finally the band arrived to Turkey by the some way with big honor.