Tradition and Change

[MacEanruig]

Actually, I would like to suggest a modification of that statement. I believe wearing the kilt in a traditional fashion is reflective of and can be viewed as supportive of aspects of Highland Culture, but I would not like to suggest that those of use who live outside of The Highlands are "responsible for keeping the highland culture alive and well". A culture is far more than a garment wrapped around the hips. The latter can be important to it, but I am sure there are many Highlanders who don't wear the kilt, and probably feel that they are still a part of Highland culture.

I agree with you that culture is vastly more important than a single garment or style of dress; however, I still believe the traditional kilt wearer is doing more than the average un-kilted person to bring that culture properly to the eyes of the world.

I am in no way disrespecting non-kilt wearing Scots, or anybody else for that matter. I am not obtuse to the various historians and sundry other professions and groups that strive to record and study culture.

[bwat]

I still believe the traditional kilt wearer is doing more than the average un-kilted person to bring that culture properly to the eyes of the world.

Why is that important, presenting the culture to others that is?

[creagdhubh]

Well said, Nathan. You know where I stand.

[Tobus]

Why is that important, presenting the culture to others that is?

Why would it not be important?

[bwat]

Why would it not be important?

Culture doesn't seem to need it: every time a "lost" tribe is discovered in Amazonia is a demonstration of this. How can "lost" people have culture if the presentation of one's culture to others was important?

[Steve Ashton]

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