Bagpipers march during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Bagpipers march during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Bagpipers march during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Bagpipers march during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Participants are pictured at the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

A boy dances during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Bagpipers march during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Bagpipers march during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Participants dance during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Children march during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)

Bagpipers march during the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York, the United States, on April 11, 2026. More than 3,000 bagpipers, highland dancers and other participants marched to celebrate the annual Tartan Day here on Saturday. The event was held to mark the existing and historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in the U.S.. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)