CMcG's Adventures in Hong Kong

**CMcG** · 27th December 11, 11:24 PM

I'm on exchange at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) for the 2011-2012 school year and would like to share some pics with everyone. I'm not going to create a photo journal here, but rather will just post some of the kilt/sartorial highlights.

First up is a shot from the Vice-Chancelor's Dinner Party. On my left is the Scottish Nobel Laureate Sir James Mirrlees and on my right is the host, Dr. Joseph Sung. The dress code was "semi-formal or national costume," so I chose to do what many Canadians do under such circumstances and wore the attire of my ancestors, not my citizenship. Please, let's not get into another discussion about that choice; the Vice-Chancelor and Sir James were pleased with my turnout!

Earlier in the evening, I performed a Chinese Lion Dance as the representative from my college's kung fu club. That's my lovely ladyfriend playing the drum.

It was after the Lion Dance that I changed into my kilt.

My lass changed into her Chinese dress, again in deference to her heritage and despite her Canadian citizenship.

With my Japanese hostel-mate.

And with some of the Korean girls.

More photos to come once I sort them and get them uploaded.

**Bugbear** · 28th December 11, 01:14 AM

And thanks for the good captions.
I was under the impression you did the Lion Dance while wearing the kilt for some reason... very interesting.

**CMcG** · 28th December 11, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by Bugbear

And thanks for the good captions.
I was under the impression you did the Lion Dance while wearing the kilt for some reason... very interesting.

There were many jokes that night about wearing the kilt while lion dancing or perhaps having a lion with tartan in its colour scheme

**English Bloke** · 28th December 11, 02:30 AM

Quality!! Good to see you enjoying your time there. I envy you.

**Duke of Delrio** · 28th December 11, 02:57 AM

Splendid photos! You look very well turned out. Thanks for posting.

**cessna152towser** · 28th December 11, 05:10 AM

Looking good.
Its always interesting to see what xmarkers are getting up to around the world.

**Panache** · 28th December 11, 08:36 AM

Smashing photos. You and your lady friend look marvelous together. Your outfits are wonderfully complimentary.

Cheers

Jamie

**LitTrog** · 28th December 11, 09:03 AM

I love the idea of having everyone trot out their national/hereditary dress! Seems that so many distinctive traditions get swallowed up by modernity and globalization, and modes of dress seem to be the first to go. I especially like the pictures of the hanboks--I spent a fair bit of time in South Korea and I looked forward going to weddings, if only to see the men and women in their traditional clothes.

And, frankly, I can imagine few other gentleman I'd rather have representing the kilt. You did your country, heritage, and fellow X-markers proud!

**denmcdough** · 28th December 11, 10:17 AM

Colin,

Great pics. Have fun over there.

Donncha

**Downunder Kilt** · 28th December 11, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the pics CMcG. What a great looking night. So good to see so many activately celebrating their heritage. As another poster mentioned, you and your partner look smashing. Look forward to the folow ups.