Conversation so far:
When was the Menominee people's first European encounter?
1634
Who was the first European the Menominee people encountered?
The Menominee and Ho-Chunk people witnessed the French explorer Jean Nicolet's approach and landing.
Which land was Jean Nicolet approaching?
Red Banks, near the present-day city of Green Bay, Wisconsin, later developed in this area.
How did Jean Nicolet approach the land?
As the canoe approached the shore, Nicolet put on a silk Chinese ceremonial robe, stood up in the middle of the canoe and shot off two pistols.
Did the Menominee welcome Jean Nicolet?

Question: Why did he put on a silk Chinese robe?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Jean Nicolet put on a silk Chinese robe?