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APEC Traditional Costume for 2007?
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
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hahaha... whoever came up with the idea of posing Pacific-area leaders in the national dress of the host nation was onto a winner. While other regional meetings have their charms... Apec's dressing up session at least makes for good photographs (really!).
ahh.. this was one of the best costume, Hanoi 2006.
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Then, there was Thailand, 2003.
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China, 2001.
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As Australia does not have a definitive national dress, some have suggested the leaders could be wearing swimming costumes, nicknamed "budgie smugglers" for men, and thongs or flip-flops -- traditional Aussie beach attire. Maybe,
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...or the infamous John Howard tracksuit...
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...or full khaki and taking on a croc in true blue Steve Irwin style?
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Photo Source: news.com.au