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9th January 07, 07:32 PM
#7
 Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker
I don't think we'll have to worry about this. As I go about kilted I get the stares and occasional question/comment, juat like we all do. But in my four days in Edinburgh, Scotland it was almost a certainty that when I passed a group of Asian tourists, the women would stop dead in their tracks, stare, point, and LAUGH. The consistency of this reaction was quite remarkable, and eventually became somewhat amusing to me and my family.
Is this the kind of reaction you got in China, Laotou?? If so, I doubt there will be a growing kilt market in China anytime soon
And back to Martin's original point...I have a bunch of contemporary kilts in my closet, but I never even considered taking one to Scotland. Perhaps that isn't so unusual.
Bill
No Bill, that is nowhere near the reaction I get when kilted in China. I get smiles and waves and thumbs up, shouts of 'Hello" and "Welcome Welcome!"and my favorite "Be-U Tee ful!" If I am in one spot for very long a crowd will gather and sart lining up to have photos taken with me. Makes you feel like someone famous.They are polite, curious and respectful. The young "Alternative" folks are very interested, so I would not be surprised if some day......
Its great fun! Highly recomended.
I you go, I know a great taylor in Beijing that does a very nice Kilt jacket with vest, two for $150. USD
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