Japanese bagpiper Kaho Sakakura stole the show at a mayoral reception for international high school pupils and language school students at the Kings and Queens Performing Arts Centre this week.
"I didn't know about this instrument until I came to Dunedin in 2005. I saw them in a Dunedin parade playing Scotland the Brave," Ms Sakakura (27), of Mie Prefecture, said.
"The music is very beautiful. So is the spirit that comes out of it. It makes me very happy."
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull told the 200 international students they were an important part of the Dunedin community and encouraged them to explore the city and make new friends.
"We appreciate that you have come a long way to study here," he said.
The students are in Dunedin from nearly 20 countries, including Austria, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, France, Macau, Mayalsia, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the Netherlands and Vietnam.
