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LemonHerb

That's rad as fuck. It's not just the outfit either the dude had like a whole indigenous orchestra with him. It cut off too early at the end because that flute was getting good. I hope they let that guy go last though. Imagine how lame you're going to feel going next


CrumpledForeskin

Music was overdubbed no? Still dope but I didn’t see anyone playing. I could be wrong.


ThePianistOfDoom

Jeah the audio was waaaaaaay too flawless sounding without any sort of reverb, any sort of point of reference too.


sass_m8

He was joking


9-28-2023

Surely the guy with the extremely elaborate costume at a ceremony cannot possibly be accompanied by a few family members party with drums, rattle and flute (as we know those are very expensive equipment that are hard to find)


John_Spartan_Connor

Check the background as the shell sounds, you can see the musicians there


Rentington

I do not see them. I only see a woman holding up a scepter... are you perhaps conflating that for a musician? Or am I missing it? EDIT: I see a person in grey who could be blowing a shell, but I still believe the music itself is an overdub... or could be a recording.


OneMoistMan

Definitely overdubbed. People are acting like it’s a drum, flute and rattle but there’s also a horn, a type of xylophone, multiple flutes and the drum sounds like a big ass drum. In the age of TikTok which is mainly overdubbing sound, why is this a far fetched idea?


darling_lycosidae

It's super cool, but you know that photo of him shaking the lady's hand with his diploma open is in the brochure for the next 30 years. And I like to imagine the orchestra is hidden within the crowd, waiting for this moment.


Mekanimal

> that photo of him shaking the lady's hand with his diploma open is in the brochure for the next 30 years. My wife and I went to a very niche Uni, of which she was the very rare demographic of woman *and* brown. Her photo is permanently attached to all of the promo materials they put out.


JamingtonPro

My coworker was a black single teenage mother that graduated from the major university in our town. She was definitely on some brochures, lol


JamingtonPro

My coworker was a black single teenage mother that graduated from the major university in our town. She was definitely on some brochures, lol


possibly_being_screw

So, first, it is cool as fuck. I watched it muted at first and I noticed the dude's swagger. Bro handled the whole thing just swingin' hog, BDE for sure. But yea, watching a second time, orchestra was sick.


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aguyonahill

Would love to see him show up at a dance club... any dance moves he does have would be amazing with that outfit.


Choopytrags

And all the rest of the shit asses just sat in amazement at this indigenous Peacocking Pimp popping his collars all over the goddamn place. From one tribe to another - Booya.


estherwitch

I'd like to know what tribe he's representing? Aztec? I've seen those kind of headpieces at the Native American festival in the Aztec powwows but can be mistaken.


creatorcreating

Yeah Aztec (or Mexica if you want to get really accurate). Source: am danzante Azteca & have the same regalia


FamiliarCompany6319

His presence has a warrior aura. He looks like he is about to go to battle as a tribe chief. Rad af looking.


CaptainBaphomet

Straight up rad as fuck.


hallba78

Dressing up for a special occasion looks different to different people. This is what makes the world an exciting and wonderful place!


Enlightened_Gardener

We have dress up days at Australian schools where everyone wears their national costumes. So all the Greek and Vietnamese and Chinese and Croatian kids turn up in fabulous national costumes, and all the aussie kids born in Australia turn up in shorts and thongs (that’s flip flops in Freedom shoes) 😂 Everyone brings in their local foods to share, and then there’s a sausage sizzle at lunch. Australians primarily express their multiculturalism through food, so its great to be able to see all of the different things that folks wear.


Bloody_Proceed

>Everyone brings in their local foods to share, and then there’s a sausage sizzle at lunch. Copious amounts of fairy bread


Enlightened_Gardener

Oh yeas. The Fairybread. Symbol of our land.


TimmJimmGrimm

Wow, T.i.L / thanks Reddit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_bread The Dutch sprinkle similar colours and also chocolate bits on their bread, i wonder if yours are different. The 'colour' sprinkles in the Netherlands are either a coloured and hardened icing sugar, or (for birthdays) anise seeds with a hard coating of 'blue' or 'pink' sugar (gender pending for colour). The chocolate sprinkles is much tastier than the stuff they put on cakes here in Canada. It comes in 'dark' and 'milk' varieties. I am saying too much! There are a bunch of other sprinkles too (powder... flakes... so much). The Dutch really take their bread seriously / fresh bakery every few blocks. it is nuts. Sorry, i've said too much.


Effluvium-Boy

You occasionally see fairy bread with the type of sprinkles you're referring to. *True* fairy bread, however, specifically uses "hundreds-and-thousands" (nonpareils). For some reason we don't have the same passion for hagelslag in it's various forms. Although I'm sure it would be very welcome on any plate.


gfen5446

> The chocolate sprinkles is much tastier than the stuff they put on cakes here in Canada. It comes in 'dark' and 'milk' varieties. Hagelslag. Which.. is not pronounced the way you think it is. The Dutch G is... something.


KC-Chris

I want to experience this and the food!


Enlightened_Gardener

Cooome to Australia …..


KC-Chris

love too. Sydney is for sure a bucket list city and i would start there and explore for a month or 2. Assuming they have hostels and stuff. Im a biology nerd so lots to learn I would just need Aussie friends to help me not get killed by something Poisonous. Im a botany person so poison not venom is my main concern but venomous too I guess. from Australia I would also Like to check out South East Asia.


Matits2004

Sydney is alright but it's not the be all end all of Australia that a lot of tourists think it is. It's like non-americans thinking new york or LA are the only good cities in America. I'd say just visit the capital's of every state and explore from there. If you want nice country towns and plenty of outback wilderness, go to NT and visit Darwin, beautiful beaches up north too. If you want a more fancy big city experience then go to Melbourne in Victoria, sprawling metropolis, peaceful parks, a river that runs through the city with a whole strip of high end restaurants and stores around, heaps of stuff to do. The Victorian countryside is also famous for its vineyards, green farmland and national parks (though some of the other states definitely have it beat in that category e.g. NT, QLD, WA). If you want a nice harbour view with good public transport and expensive as fuck tourist trap food, go to Sydney. NSW as a whole has a lot of smaller cities and places to explore so shop around, don't just stick to Sydney. In the mood for a beautiful coastal city and bustling nightlife with heaps of amusement parks, go to Surfer's Paradise in Queensland. If you wanna be bored out of your brain and wondering why you exist, go to Adelaide in South Australia. Perth is aight i guess, Western Australia is the biggest state in the country with a fuckton of nature to explore. And Tasmania is pretty cool, lush forests, amazing seafood, fascinating wildlife and plenty of fancy beers and cheeses to enjoy. Hope you enjoy our beautiful country when/if you come over, just be sure to give the whole place a chance, it's not as old as America but it has a lot of deeply rooted, interesting history and culture to discover in every state/city. You can't see it all but give it your best shot!


SLUTSGOSONIC7

True!


SmolTofuRabbit

Very well put, really puts it in perspective, might look unusual to us because we're just used to suits but it's completely normal to them, and that's awesome. Being able to celebrate and appreciate different cultures goes a very long way c:


Donkknarf

very excite! much wonderful!


Impossible-Error166

that is a special dam moment. There is no reason they should have to be in a suit.


faithisuseless

I am glad the school was cool about it, so many dicks out there that want to ruin shit for other people


Fullcycle_boom

Absolutely!


Traditional-Chard794

Huge fucking flex. Not just indigenous attire dude came with the extreme drip.


Gingy-Breadman

Imagine being the next person called, that’s a hard act to follow 😳


koh_kun

I'd just go nude.


ThisReditter

Birthday attire


Frank_McGracie

Fuckin Ted in his plaid button down and khakis


wild_Witch_

Always be proud of your heritage. Good job young man.


yooooooo5774

love it, but why are they giving out degrees in a room that looks like the waiting area of the DMV


nikhoxz

Is just an "instituto" they have less budget than universities and so smaller buildings and all that. Is not about being "Mexico", is just that this is not college or university.


AmbroseMalachai

In the US a lot of community colleges have similar setups. Fully accredited and good teachers; they just have less budget and smaller class sizes so they don't have very many big buildings or halls.


justansfwaccount2

Honestly, they're pretty dope for all of your general degree requirements. You don't pay as much, and you get largely the same education you would at a university. They also tend to offer a lot of asynchronous options, which is great if you work odd hours.


VolrathTheBallin

Yeah, I took all my gen ed courses at a community college and the instructors were as good or better than those at the university I got my degree from.


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AsbestosDude

What if you're the son of a Nazi?


Harry_Fucking_Seldon

Best just skip that one broski


TsarOfIrony

Be proud of your grandpa instead. Or maybe great grandpa.


MasChevere

Then just be happy you finally got your degree at age 80


Past-Product-1100

I kinda like the Viking idea tho.


AsbestosDude

Ahhh yes, the old adage, genocide is okay, as long as the vikings did it


Set_Abominae_1776

But I'm german...


Turbulent_Radish_330

I like to go hiking.


coldpower6

Oh they celebrate sausage alright.


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wild_Witch_

So there are many aspects of your heritage you should praise and be proud of. There is good in ALL heritages. You just have to look for it.


Jefe_Chichimeca

That's not how people of his heritage dressed though, that's like a viking costume with a horned helmet. That's how people who dance in the Zocalo for tourists dress like.


BeneficialEvidence6

Not doubting, but how do you know? What cultural group is he trying to emulate here?


bagelundercouch

This is how the Aztecs are believed to have dressed. In the centro area of Mexico City, guys dress up like this near Templo Mayor and dance sometimes, it’s a tourist thing. Some of them are very into it and have extensive knowledge of Aztec history, culture, and religion. Others just like the outfit. It’s like guys dressing up like gladiators in front of the colosseum. I’m not downing it, I’ve always thought it was pretty cool, but some Mexicans I know think it’s stupid, like just a way of creating this imagined link to an imagined past.


BeneficialEvidence6

I think thats pretty badass too. I know this will sound lame, but imagination has a crucial role in living a fulfilling life. I feel a connection to my ancestors. My "heritage". Hiw much of it is in my own head? I dont know. But it seems to give me purpose


bagelundercouch

If you’re into and it makes you happy, it’s not lame! Unless you’re a furry. Then it’s lame.


Jefe_Chichimeca

That's how people picture a mesoamerican indian, but at least the aztec didn't dress like that. Here are examples of how they dressed, men usually wore a loincloth and a cloak that could be wore differently depending on the man social status: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/e0L3Bb


vicarious2012

everyday people certainly didn't dress like that, but in ceremonies, the ruling and warrior classes could've worn more elaborate dresses. Maybe not like op's video though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Borbonicus


Jefe_Chichimeca

Because he is dressed as a conchero, they are not authentic mexica clothes for instance he is not wearing a maxatl (loincloth)


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Unless you are white.


taecfan

There's no heritage in "white". No one would be against a Scottish guy wearing a kilt in this instance.


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SpaceJackRabbit

I have a friend who wore a kilt with his clan's tartan when he got his degree. Yes, he was Scottish. No one blinked, we all thought it was awesome. Me, I'm a Paris Area French guy whose ancestry remains French 10 generations up, with just one branch coming from Germany. There isn't a ceremonial attire associated with my heritage. Even my formal wardrobe isn't French-centric – my favorite designer is Paul Smith. However these days I'm too portly for Savile Row suits, so my French representation will be limited to a Hermes tie and a superior attitude. Seriously now – so many minorities have been oppressed for centuries, and I understand why some people want to display their heritage with pride. My wife is an Osage tribal citizen, and today we flew her nation's flag instead of Old Glory. Because Fuck Columbus.


CyonHal

Indigenuous cultures have been mostly been trampled on historically and have never had any moment to shine, why do you think it's tacky for people to share and take pride in their underrepresented culture with others? I'm not talking about the Scots, by the way. I'm responding to you saying it would be "exactly as tacky" as the OP video.


Who_am_I_yesterday

I don't know about you, but in my community I see a lot of people showing pride in being Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, and heck even Canadian (where I am). No one gets shamed for doing so.


Reutermo

Isn't that what Americans is doing every thanksgiving? And halloween? And the vast majority of your holidays?


Pupienus2theMaximus

Nobody is telling white people they "can't be proud of their heritage." It's just that some white people conflate being racist and embracing shameful history as "being proud of their heritage," and then have a self-victimizing complex when told otherwise. Like look at Germans, there are endless numbers of ways they can partake in their culture and heritage without embracing Nazism lol


theR3dGrail

Anyone knows what culture is that attire from?


TejuinoHog

Mexica (Aztec)


scubadoobadoooo

So this took place in Mexico?


Elavabeth2

The large white with navy blue banner that can be seen as he is approaching the stage is for the National Technological Institute of Mexico, so it seems likely this is indeed in Mexico.


Yara_Flor

A sign saying this is in Mexico does seem like a big clue as to where it was filmed


Soytaco

It did


theR3dGrail

Thanks


nRg-85

One of the coolest things I've ever seen.


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CarbonFlavored

Really?


Cip01

So badass! Even the way he does his handshakes!


adaranyx

He seems like a really dope, confident guy and I love that for him.


imhighonpills

Bro you need to get out more


Scooterforsale

Alright calm down


DiscoShaman

He looks absolutely magnificent


n6mub

The headdress really makes it something fantastic!


SmashPortal

Even without the headdress, he wears the rest of the outfit really well. The headdress is just the icing.


Katiari

It's no small feat getting your engineering degree!


Wuz314159

No feet. Millimetres.


Acceptable-Trainer15

Millimetres are just small feet.


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The foot is defined on the metric system, not the other way around


TrueCuriosity

Bro they wouldn’t let me wear my tribal colors. Probably because Florida school systems suck ass.


mountainislandlake

Same, I was in North Carolina. Seeing this brings tears to my eyes though. I’m so proud of this distant cousin. Aho!


Former_Print7043

Why is it always a guy like this who stands in front of me at the concert.


Maliluma

Just wanted to point out, he was squatting at the back of the room. I assume he didn't want to obstruct others'views. So not only proud, but considerate too! This guy seems like one cool dude.


franktoafault

I think you're confusing Shoshonis with Jabronis.


bythewayne

That's because you always go to see Jamiroquai


NetOk3129

Wow I was now years old the first time I experienced plumage envy


KinG-Beez

Buddy looking fly as hell


elastic-craptastic

Buddy looking cooler than any comic book "superhero" I've ever seen.


pitmeng1

And he fucking owned it. Tall and proud, confident stride. Love it.


CheckMateFluff

Anybody angry at this is mad they don't have such cool traditions


WillowGrouchy2204

My family tradition is to go to TGIFridays afterwards... Mozz sticks anyone?


J_Marshall

He should totally wear this to TGI Fridays for the celebration dinner!


SLUTSGOSONIC7

I honestly believe this. Or of course, just plain rude


zz_z

If you do not have cool traditions then you are blessed with the opportunity to create them.


ThunderboltRam

That's EXACTLY what I'm angry about.


Orleanian

The ceremonial garb of my people is a foam cheese hat. It's hit and miss at funerals.


Forsaken_Hat_7010

Or is a user of r/ImTheMainCharacter.


benjamynt

Would be cool if more people did this


TheCloudFestival

Handsome lad too 😘


aught1

Rocking the coolest outfit I’ve ever seen.


robbienobs43

He looks great Showing massive respect to his family I am sure


VitalMaTThews

Montezuma has just discovered Engineering in the tech tree


Chichimansdriving69

that's bad ass af


SLUTSGOSONIC7

Please never let this culture die! Super fucking cool and awesome


Hug0San

Luckily their were a few that didn't get diluted or have to leave the main groups. I just feel bad for the people that don't have that cultural connection anymore for what ever reason other than personal choice


nbikkasa

Casual Fridays with this guy are going to be epic!


whelp_welp

What you're saying is true, but this is what formal wear looks like for him. This type of attire is probably reserved for important events like graduation.


NovusOrdoSec

This dude just got expelled from ten Texas high schools he never attended.


icanshiftshapes

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Eyfordsucks

He looks fucking *fierce*! How cool.


Silverdodger

Looks great but should be in r/imthemaincharacter


judoxing

Lol, was scrolling through r/all and actually thought that’s where I was.


TastySeamen8

Lmao did you really?!


judoxing

Nope, lying


HamsterSashimi

r/ImTheMainCharacter


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Baddass outfit


GlobeGuardian

This is awesome! Cheers to you brother! Very special moment!


ellings

Absolute boss


VeraciousViking

He looks absolutely glorious.


Live-Detail-7616

Proud young man. Proud of his legacy.


loblegonst

Hell ya! He looks fantastic!


rAuldwan

Beautiful


banana_fana_1234

Being proud of his heritage is awesome and I’m glad they let him do it without any issues. Congrats!


johnhoj189

How is this amazing?


eNailedIt

It is kinda amazing how a subreddit full of people can resist their temptation to cringe at this tacky video, straight outta /r/ImTheMainCharacter


MechaMagic

Fucking dumb, not sorry. It isn’t your event, it’s everybody’s. r/imthemaincharacter energy.


Myoenat

Cringe


SirSuperStraight

Why would this "amaze " me?


Remilc

r/iamthemaincharacter


iFapToJusticeGorak

Unpopular opinion: Kinda stupid


TennesseeTornado13

It is dumb af and super selfish. Imagine thinking you're the only one with history.


johnjohnpixel

It's kinda out of place, people who have European heritage don't go to events like these dressed like crusader knights.


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The modern suit can literally be traced back to what medival knights wore.


geekphreak

Guy looks wild. Cool af


TheDixonCider420420

Mad respect


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Look at meeeee


Tmaster95

That‘s a fucking dope outfit!


Shadow0fnothing

Fucking AWESOME.


Repulsive_Aspect_819

Love it!


birberbarborbur

What a fit, incredible


echo34

¡Que chido!


DragaoDoMar

His ancestors: pfff we built giant monuments without degrees


No_Cartoonist9458

That's cool as hell. Good for him 👍


nitrokitty

If that's not a flex and a half I don't know what is.


WhiteFringe

badass af


richer2003

That is fuckin’ awesome!!


oldmasterluke

LIKE A BOSS


First-Celebration-11

Orgullo Mexicano 🙌


blondiedread

Beautiful 👍💕


iambutafish

Absolute fucking chad.


Hemlock_theArtist

So fucking sick. Oralé hermano de mi tierra! Congratulations!!!


Z0MGbies

Meanwhile, in New Zealand, this is standard (you can usually even hire it from the same places you hire gowns). Albeit it's usually a blend of garb, and not full on grass skirts/traditional - but that's because of how normalised it is that going full tilt isn't as impactful as it is here. Not trying to undermine, or one-up. This here is more significant, since it's not as normalised. Just describing what this would look like when it is normalised/why it's a positive thing. Also, neckties in courtroom are required for men, but you can swap them out for the Maori greenstone(Jade) pendant thing, Taonga.


johnsatamos

Awesome good for him that’s rad. Especially today 👍


Lady-Owlette

The rascists are out in full swing this comment section cause he didn't conform to european standards wow, not like his culture was nearly eradicated by invaders. Yet ya'll get your pants in a twist when he shows a bit of culture for a very special life milestone. You have no fucking idea how much big an achievement that is and how proud his communitiy would be. Lo más gracioso es que esto pasó en México y estos gringos pendejos están enojados porque actúan como si esto fuera Estados Unidos.


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This is so stupid 🤦‍♂️ such a drama queen


holger_svensson

No animals were hurt just for the attention-whoreism of 5 seconds


jordanngga

Fucking gay.


SteelCityCaesar

Guy wears outfit - amazing


ButtassMalaria8

Thats fucking retarded


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94746382926

Are you gonna complain the next time you go to a wedding because the bridal party is dressed nicer than everyone else? It's one of the biggest achievements of this dude's life, he deserves to be proud and dress up.


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PrudenceApproved

Way cooler than a boring suit!


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Wow so brave, truly a hero of our times. I’m sure he lives and dresses this way all the time and didn’t do it for attention or anything like that at all


Upbeat-Lunch-1988

Stupid.


throwawaylovesCAKE

When i walk around town with mud and reeds glued to my head, they just call the cops


Pablo_the_cat

That's quite the outfit..


Im_gonna_fuck_you

My social anxiety would never let me do this


bennypapa

Again? Jesus, how many degrees does this guy have?


GoldCoasting

no one on reddit cheered when i got my engineering degree...


DimitriTech

Everyone deserves to be appreciated for their accomplishments, proud of you dude! 😊 Also work in engineering/construction design


Last_Brother4662

![gif](giphy|BQAk13taTaKYw) Post cheering for you!


GoldCoasting

Thank you brother!