'I just showed up as who I am': Meet Vancouver's Sikh cop behind viral pics in Edinburgh - Vancouver Is Awesome

'I couldn't walk anywhere without getting stopped for photos,' says Const. Sukhvinder Sunger.

While Const. Sukhvinder Sunger is a traffic cop, and can be found patrolling Vancouver on a motorcycle, his appearance marching in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, turned him into a celebrity for a month, catching the eyes of people around the world. That's because, as the Vancouver Police Pipe Band Drum Major, Sunger appeared in the 76th annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in full, formal attire, making a splash in front of hundreds of thousands with his kilt, turban and windswept beard. "If you're a pipe band enthusiast, this is the Super Bowl," Sunger tells Vancouver Is Awesome. "It's on bucket lists. "The tattoo is a prestigious event for the Scots and fans of Scottish culture. It's full of pride, showcasing classic aspects of Scotland, with traditional Highland dress, bagpipes and military parades. It's a point of pride that people come from around the world to experience it. And at this year's event, Sunger became an unexpected star, with a visually arresting uniform. And, as a Sikh man, he wore a turban, a first for a drum major in the tattoo.