Wow! So many postings and so many visits within such a short period of time. This is really amazing.

It is our freedom and right to do whatever we like as long as it does not interfare with others rights, however, it is also common sense and moral values to think if it is appropriate to wear such clothes at social gatherings like the ANA (unless during party times), which is more like a family gathering to many. More than preserving one's culture, it is simply a professional thinking, I would say, to dress appropriately at such gatherings. If people are trying to pretend like westerners or Americans by wearing such clothes, many of us know that even they respect the significance of gathering and dress accordingly....just my opinion, but the most important thing is, We are free to do whatever we please, as long as, it does not interfare with others rights.