National dress

Today was " Harmony Day ", a celebration inspired by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship ( DIAC ) to illustrate the cohesive and inclusive nature of our nation and to promote the benefits of cultural diversity.School children were urged to mark this day by wearing national dress to school.That raises an interesting question ! Just what is the national dress of this country ?Judging by the view of film makers in other countries we wear hats with corks hanging from the brim to disperse the ever present bush flies. Adult men are pictured with a can of Fosters beer in their hand.There simply is no national costume that is an Australian icon, unless we fall back of the surf lifesaving movement - with their " budgie smugglers" and red and yellow flags.It would be interesting to review the scene in today's school yards to see what interpretation the Australian youth of today decides is the national dress of this country.We could learn something new !