What features make a clan tent appealing and engaging

[Thomas H]

The nice Welcome and letting people know you care what they are asking . Free food out front -things for the kids ,
I love when the kids ask if they can touch the helmets and we say * Yes* they get a smile and grab it and put the helmets on .
We just enjoy the time spent at the tents



They like to take pictures with the shield and helmet on too

[creagdhubh]

A "less is more" mentality and having only what I require in order to help facilitate conversation with prospective clan association members has always been my approach in hosting a clan tent. A hospitable, knowledgeable and informative respresentative of the clan is a must.

Cheers,

[scabd]

Thank you for the comments so far. Please let me summarise what I think you have all said.
1. If you don't have a smile and a genuine welcome, the rest doesn't count.
2. Have visual aids, clan specific if possible, eg photo of clan castles, etc
3. Have things people can tactilely engage with, eg helmets, targes, kilts, etc
4. Have reference material, eg a clan map of Scotland, tartan book, clan book listing septs, etc
5. Demonstrate hospitality, eg a cup of tea, a piece of tablet, a wee dram, etc
6. Provide props to create photo opportunities

Is this what attracts and engages people at clan tents? If one couldn't do everything, is this the priority order?
Are these the things that clan tents are judged upon at Gatherings?