Kilts in TIBET ?!!!

**jjoseph** · 6th July 05, 09:43 AM

Just chanced upon this at BBC's the day in pictures, Tibetan Bagpipers celebrating the Dalai Lama's birthday.... looks like they are wearing something similar to a kilt to boot!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4656041.stm

**macwilkin** · 6th July 05, 09:47 AM

I'm not surprised...the Gurkhas (in next-door Nepal) and the Sikhs have "adopted" the pipes (and tartan) thanks to their service in the British Army.

Great photo!

Cheers,

Todd

**sav** · 6th July 05, 12:22 PM

It's not just the Gurkhas and Sikhs! Many regiments raised in the South of India, in the former princely state of Mysore, for instance, have a great affinity for the pipes.

**macwilkin** · 6th July 05, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by sav

It's not just the Gurkhas and Sikhs! Many regiments raised in the South of India, in the former princely state of Mysore, for instance, have a great affinity for the pipes.

I wasn't specific enough there -- yes, the Indian Army itself has adopted the bagpipe. ;)

T.

**GMan** · 6th July 05, 01:34 PM

About six months ago I was visiting a college prof friend of mine and he teaches at the International Studies Program. When I walked out of his office a group of Northern Indians were there and they could identify my tartan. (I cannot remember which one I was wearing). Thanks for sharing Scotty!