Representing the Kilt?

[CMcG]

I work in a social service agency in Chicago that serves Chinese immigrants. The first time I walked in wearing my kilt, an older gentleman exclaimed, "A kilt! Just like in Hong Kong!" Remember, the British were there for 150 years, including (apparently) some Scots soldiers.

Indeed! Apparently there is even a tailor in Hong Kong by the name of Yuen who sews quite a proper kilt...

[seanachie]

I have been to Hong Kong several times, most recently in February '09 to celebrate my wife's B-Day (she is Chinese-American and because of the Olympics and visa issues, we had to skip the mainland). It can be warm and humid in HK so the recommendation for PV kilts is not a bad one. In fact a very good one. HK is great for walking and we did lots of it, p@nts or even shorts can be quite uncomfortable after a few hours perspiring. The natural airation of a kilt would be much more comfortable. I have worn mine all over Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and the Great Wall and found it to be so.

[Dale-of-Cedars]

From the Hong Kong Highlanders' website:

"Yuen's Tailor, 2nd Floor Shop, 233 Escalator Link Alley, 80 Des Voeux Road,

Central; Tel 2815 5388 Fax 2854 9649"

[CMcG]

Well... you could dress like a Mountie...

Actually, this used to happen quiet a bit when I lived in Ireland and a dark suit and tie was usually the order of the day. That said, you might want to go with your usual Highland attire day wear ensemble; as far as attending a Burns night is concerned, PM me for more info.

PM sent, thanks.

And I would be happy to dress like a Mountie... if I were in the RCMP

[Dale-of-Cedars]

Hmm, a parade in University Ave, Charlottetown, PEI in 2007 or 2008...

[Calico]

As a Canadian,

Sorry CMCG, I know you don't want to hear this, but to the rest of the world the National Dress of Canada is.. Lumberjack.

[CMcG]

Sorry CMCG, I know you don't want to hear this, but to the rest of the world the National Dress of Canada is.. Lumberjack.

Tempting, but I don't want to be mistaken for an Alaskan

[Spartan Tartan]

Sounds exciting. Go with your gut; If it ere me in your situation, I'd be looking for advice from you anyway

[ohiopiper]

Since it specifies "for cultural activities", I'd opt for the traditional look. A good kilt, nice tweed or argyl jacket and dress shoes, possibly brogues since they're the height of "traditional" when people think of kilted wear. Non-white hose and non-tartan flashes to round it out.

I'd also take along a bunch of informal wear to acessorize the kilt, since you'll have it with you anyway and H.K. is a pretty metropolitan and diverse place, especially around the Kowloon area.

[Whidbey78]

I always thought this was Canada's national dress:

Just kidding...actually, I have always admired how well Canadians have preserved their ancestry and culture, but still manage to make it work in a multi-cultural "melting-pot" setting.

Frankly CMcG, I think you're style and judgement goes far beyond mine. I have yet to see you not well put together. You even made a free Utilikilt look sharp. Any combo you come up with that isn't too formal will be fine as long as it isn't uncomfortable in Hong Kong weather.

Congrats and good luck!