{"id":76997,"date":"2024-09-18T19:24:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T09:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=76997"},"modified":"2026-07-10T00:58:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T14:58:03","slug":"how-to-respectfully-wear-local-attire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/how-to-respectfully-wear-local-attire\/","title":{"rendered":"How to respectfully wear local attire while travelling around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saris in India. Kimonos in Japan. Monteras in Peru. Traditional clothes are a fascinating reflection of local culture. But<\/strong> <strong>what\u2019s the etiquette for travellers who want to find out more? \u00a0<\/strong><br>Understanding the \u2018right\u2019 thing to wear \u2013 or perhaps <em>not<\/em> wear \u2013 when travelling isn\u2019t always obvious. The more places I\u2019ve visited, the more I\u2019ve learned that researching the values and etiquette of where I\u2019m going is as important to me when choosing clothing for the trip as the weather forecast. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing traditional clothing from another culture is a different consideration entirely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I found out that my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/india\/india-womens-expedition-167085\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India Women\u2019s Expedition<\/a> would include the opportunity to dress in a sari, I had many questions. All variations of &#8216;is this OK?&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traditional dress for Indian women is so beautiful and the opportunity to learn more about it sounded really special. But as a white North American traveller, I admit I was worried about how donning a local outfit might be perceived. Appreciation? Or appropriation? The popular public service campaign \u2018my culture is not a costume\u2019 came to mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/first-time-india-tips\/\">Expert tips for first-timers in India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-India-Agra-saree-kurta-experience-7409-1-1-1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Two women are wearing colourful saris in India.\" class=\"wp-image-77017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-India-Agra-saree-kurta-experience-7409-1-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-India-Agra-saree-kurta-experience-7409-1-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-India-Agra-saree-kurta-experience-7409-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-India-Agra-saree-kurta-experience-7409-1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-India-Agra-saree-kurta-experience-7409-1-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-India-Agra-saree-kurta-experience-7409-1-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-India-Agra-saree-kurta-experience-7409-1-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A locally led sari session while travelling in India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018We do acknowledge and understand that with this activity, a cautious and careful approach is required,&#8217; says Rama Mahendru, general manager of Intrepid&#8217;s <a href=\"\/india\">India adventures<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Instead of just handing clothes over to our travellers directly, we make sure our local leader is present and communicative about the appropriate behaviours while dressed in local wear. If we&#8217;re respectful and responsible, as Intrepid has always been, dressing in local clothes can be an amazing experience. It\u2019s fun, interactive and can connect people better.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was grateful to have a female Intrepid leader who I could talk to honestly about my reservations. Anjali explained we would be visiting the home of a local woman to choose a sari with their guidance and learn how to drape it. She reassured our group that locals are appreciative of our interest and efforts to connect more with their culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve learned that authentic interaction like this between guests and locals is at the heart of all Intrepid\u2019s activities \u2013 including those involving traditional dress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Traditional attire has always been a big part of the culture of a country,\u2019 explains Rama. \u2018On our trips, we offer this experience as an opportunity for our guests to be mingled with the culture of the country more deeply\u2026 to connect them with the location and increase the local interaction.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In India, there are three opportunities for Intrepid travellers to participate in this type of cultural exchange. My group experienced this in Agra, where women are offered pre-stitched ready-to-wear saris (a skirt, top and draping scarf). Traditional male kurta pyjamas are also available to wear for their visit to the Taj Mahal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the\u202f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/india\/classic-rajasthan-166828\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Classic Rajasthan\u202f<\/a> trip, guests have the chance to wear traditional apparel for a special dinner at Fort Madhogarh, including a lehnga (skirt), kurti (tunic) and odhni (scarf) for women, while men may wear pagris (traditional turbans, which are different to Dastaars worn by Sikhs on their head).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elsewhere in Asia, Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/taiwan\/explore-taiwan-168030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essential Japan<\/a> trip for 18-to-35s offers an optional kimono rental in Kyoto. Meanwhile, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/taiwan\/explore-taiwan-168030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Taiwan<\/a> adventure, groups visit the Indigenous Ayatal people in Yilan and travellers can learn about (and try on) their traditional clothes. On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/south-korea\/south-korea-family-holiday-167710\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Korea Family Holiday<\/a>, adults and kids alike are provided with pants and a tunic to wear in the Golgulsa Temple, in accordance with the monastery\u2019s dress code.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In South America, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/peru\/peru-essentials-166992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peru Essentials<\/a> features a visit to the folklore capital of the country on Lake Titicaca and includes a homestay with the opportunity to wear in local Inca clothing, like mantas (shawls) and monteras (hats).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/what-to-take-to-india\/\">First time in India? Learn more about what to pack<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide is-style-rectangular\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_12-5.jpg\" alt=\"Traveller and a local preparing to explore Morocco's Sahara with Intrepid.\" class=\"wp-image-77015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_12-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_12-5-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_12-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_12-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_12-5-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-MOROCCO_SAHARA_12-5-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Special attire adapted for the desert can help in Morocco&#8217;s Sahara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I think back to my own Intrepid trip in <a href=\"\/morocco\">Morocco<\/a>, I regret not taking advantage of the offer to learn how to tie a shesh (head scarf) in a traditional manner for our camel ride across the Sahara. At the time, I wasn\u2019t quite convinced it would be appropriate to try and dress like a local, so I tied my scarf myself. Spoiler: in the beautiful-but-oh-so-unforgiving desert environment, learning the Desert way of doing things is always a smarter idea than what you think you know.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to note that sometimes there are opportunities that don\u2019t feel right, so if you\u2019re unsure it\u2019s best to follow your leader\u2019s cues \u2013 and your own instinct. For example, Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/tibet\">Tibet<\/a> staff do not recommend dressed photo stops in Lhasa, where traditional Tibetan clothing is often not authentic, nor to the benefit of Tibetans themselves.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a local leader for this kind of experience is helpful not only for choosing clothing with care and understanding, but also for navigating any questions that may come up as you wear the clothing in public. Going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/taj-mahal-travel-guide\/\">Taj Mahal<\/a> in a sari attracted a lot more attention than I am used to from locals, but after being advised to meet their curiosity with a smile, the awkwardness disappeared.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I still believe it\u2019s normal to have questions and concerns before dressing in traditional clothing as a traveller, but I\u2019m also confident that trying this out on an Intrepid trip, with the guidance of a leader, can be a very positive experience for both visitors and locals. Wearing local outfits is also optional, of course, so there\u2019s no pressure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I look back at my photos in the sari in India with much happiness knowing that the once-in-a-lifetime experience was educational, joyful and, most importantly, respectful.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover authentic experiences on Intrepid&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/\">small-group adventures<\/a> around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ipf-title\">Authentic Indian adventures<\/h2><div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-has-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"HHSL\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/HHSL.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/hhsl\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">India: Women's Expedition<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">13 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/hhsl\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"HHSC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/HHSC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/hhsc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Classic Rajasthan<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">15 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/hhsc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"HHPR\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/HHPR.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/hhpr\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Premium India in Depth<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">14 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/hhpr\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional clothes are a fascinating reflection of local culture. 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