When graduates wearing elegant, traditional Hanfu-style academic gowns filed onto the stage during a Shandong Youth ...

Academic robes originated from medieval scholars needing warmth and religious attire. Graduation caps, known as mortarboards, ...

Understanding the Graduation Cap Tradition New Delhi: At college or university graduation ceremonies, a common sight is ...

The hood of the gown had no academic significance, but rather, was used to cover the head during cold weather Photo: The Standard Last week saw students graduate from Kenyatta and Mt Kenya ...

For most formal events and ceremonies, men typically wear a suit and tie, and ladies wear a nice dress or gown. So why do people wear long black robes and mortarboard hats for graduation ceremonies?

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