National Tartan Day
Tartan Day was created to celebrate Scottish history and the achievements of people of Scottish descent around the world on 6th April. The same Day takes place on 1 July, in Australia. It is a chance, to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish Americans to the United States.
Therefore, this day is about celebrating all that is good about Scotland: its people, its history, its heritage, its culture and it’s legacy to the world. As a result, they wear traditional Scottish dress and march with their clans, associations, and some societies.
Tartan Day Parade
Similarly, Tartan Day is known for its parade with bagpipe bands and Highland dancing. Tartan Day Parade starts on 45th Street and moves up 6th Avenue to 55th Street. At the same time, Hundreds of bagpipers and drummers in bands from all over America join the parade. During the parade, thousands of participants march their way to show support along the route – so it can get a bit noisy! Such as, Drummers, highland dancers and Bagpipe players all join together to take part in the parade.
Thus, the free program includes pipers, drummers and highland dancers to showcase Scottish culture. Attendees of non-Scottish get a chance to experience the nation’s traditional music, drink, and tasty food. Hence, there are a lot of dancing on Tartan Day and over the years it has been expanded into a week-long programme of events.
“Tilt your Kilt as Tartan Day returns for celebrations”
What to wear on Tartan Day?
Many people question what they should wear on Tartan Day? Those who celebrate might wear Highland Dress like there are few important items:
- Kilt
A Mens Kilts is a type of skirt worn by Scottish men although women also wear it for Highland Dancing. It’s a cultural dress which is worn to signify tradition, nationality, heritage, and pride.
- Sporran
A kilt sporran is a key feature of traditional Highland Dress it’s a Gaelic word which means “purse.” The sporran is normally worn on the front of the kilt, hang by light chains or narrow leather belts to keep your personal belongings such as money, food or mobile.
To conclude, Although Tartan Day was originally created to celebrate Scottish history, there is no reason that non-scots cannot join in the fun. Whether it’s a Plaid Scarves, Plaid skirts or even a kilt, always show your love for the fabric that never goes out of fashion this Tartan Day by combining it into your Scottish Kilt Outfit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is National Tartan Day?
6 April, observed in the United States and Canada. The date was chosen to mark the Declaration of Arbroath, signed on 6 April 1320, which asserted Scottish independence. It is a celebration of Scottish heritage in North America rather than a Scottish public holiday.
Is Tartan Day celebrated in Scotland?
Barely. It is a North American observance, formally recognised by the US Senate in 1998 and by Canada nationally in 2011, created by and for the Scottish diaspora. Scotland marks St Andrew’s Day on 30 November and Burns Night on 25 January instead, and most people in Scotland have not heard of Tartan Day.
What is the Declaration of Arbroath?
A letter sent by Scottish nobles to Pope John XXII in 1320, asserting Scotland’s independence from England and its right to choose its own king. It is one of the most famous documents in Scottish history and is often cited as an early statement of the principle that a ruler governs by consent.
How do people celebrate Tartan Day?
Parades, pipe bands, Highland dancing and clan gatherings, with New York’s Tartan Day Parade the largest. Many people simply wear their tartan to work. Cities and public buildings fly the Saltire, and some Scottish-American societies use the day for their annual dinner.
What should you wear on Tartan Day?
Anything tartan, at whatever level suits you. A full Highland outfit if you have one, or just a tie, scarf or skirt in your family sett. If you have no clan connection, a universal tartan such as Black Watch or a district tartan from where your family came is entirely appropriate.
