The GNR Mounted Band (Charanga) performing in the Gala of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon

Watch below the Portuguese National Republican Guard (GNR) mounted band, known in Portuguese as the Charanga a Cavalo in action at the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon. The Charanga a Cavalo is part of the State Honours and Security Unit who take part in national parades. This mounted band is the only band of its kind in the world that is able to play while galloping. Unlike other bands it is an all-brass ensemble usually the band is joined by the pennant bearers of the NRG cavalry..