
Originally Posted by
Norm
A few asked me about my kilt, a few gave a quick glance, but nothing more. As hot as it was, I hope that my kilt put a bug in their ear to give it a try, maybe start a trend. During a tea ceremony, the older Japanese gentleman who dressed me and my friend in kimono was curious about my kilt, and really surprised and delighted to see I was wearing traditional Japanese shorts (fundoshi). He later told the rest of the staff. A little embrace of a culture seems to really break the ice. My only regret was not bringing a couple more kilts. I just did not know how people would respond.
I was impressed to see some all Japanese pipe bands while living in Tokyo. They were quite proficient and worn the kilt well.
"Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thaining thu"
Remember the men from whom you are descended.
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