Colonial Nostalgia and Heritage in Question: Factors Influencing Concerns of Scottish Bagpiping in Post‐Colonial Hong Kong.

Bagpiping has a long tradition in Hong Kong that can be traced back to the colonial period under British rule. However, concerns have been raised about the sustainability of bagpiping culture in the post‐colonial era. This study examined demographic and psychological predictors of concerns for the future of bagpiping among 127 Hong Kong pipers through an online survey assessing their demographic details, cultural perceptions, and views on British colonialism. Regression analysis revealed that the full model accounted for 52.5 per cent of the variance in concerns for piping's future. After controlling for demographics, positive views on British colonialism and higher attraction to Scottish culture significantly predicted greater concerns, with views on colonialism having the strongest effect. The findings suggest that cultural attachment factors, particularly those tied to Hong Kong's colonial past, play an important role in pipers' outlook toward the sustainability of the art form. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]