To kilt in modern north american society

[McMurdo]

I have been thinking about this a while. Canada is a multicultural society, we are proud of this or at least we are supposed to be. I find it funny that we as kilted men in the Commonwealth should have to defend ourselves. There are currently 16 Scottish infantry regiments in the Canadian Army, and one of artillery. The regiments of infantry are all kilted and carry on many other Scottish traditions. The Greater Toronto Area including Oakville, have so many Scottish influences from street names to St. Andrews Societies, pubs Scottish Country Dancing and so much more. Quite simply this country was built by Scot ex pats.

Yet we feel we need defend our right to wear a cultural garment in a society that prides itself, at least publicly, in multiculturalism. I for one am proud of my family and our history and thus I wear my kilt as an outward symbol of that. Therefore when I wear the kilt I try my best to do so properly and to look like I know what I am doing when kilted. I do not mix formalities for example I do not wear a sealskin sporran when wearing a casual outfit. For me anyway I wear my kilt and hold my head high, I am a grown man and should be able to dress myself in clothes of my choice.