Thursday, October 20, 2005

Slavery to the colonial culture

I have met or seen rather, a very few courageous people who have the nerve to stand up against the rest. In case you’re still thinking what I’m on about it’s once again to the topic of attire. Why shirt? Tie? And belt? Why not our traditional clothes? (not to mention the fact that most people tend to find it unspeakably uncomfortable) Would it mean disrespect to someone if you did wear clothes from a different - am I to say ‘your own’ - culture? What can possibly be so wrong about that?

The Indians on the other hand have my regard. They maintain their traditional costumes at least at special occasions and what’s better is that they are proud of it. Them, living in a foreign land will not necessarily prevent them not dressing up in the clothes which are not worn by the majority.

If only we could stop being so chicken…

3 comments:

G said...

It all comes to the point that Sri Lanka lacks a solid national movement isn't it???

India has it & still has the remains...

Hopefully our new President will bring a change!!

Mahisha said...

I shall not comment about the presedent (elected on technical terms)

Anways, went to a supermarket in a sarong. No stares. Went to LP. Got a few stares.

So, guess i shall stick to the Sarong for sometime......

Tasha said...

Great work. KIU!