Women dance in train corridors, astonishing travelers and resulting in public disturbance warning issued.
In a recent viral video, a group of middle-aged Chinese women were seen dancing and singing square dance routines in the sleeping carriage of a train bound for Jilin province in northeastern China [6]. The clip, which has since garnered significant attention, has sparked discussions about public behaviour and etiquette on trains in China.
The video, posted by a passenger, shows the women dancing loudly to music, singing and moving through the train aisles [1]. Their energetic performance has attracted both admiration and criticism, with some praising the women for preserving a cherished cultural tradition, while others criticising them for lack of manners and disturbing other passengers' rest [1][5].
Square dancing is a popular tradition in China, often practiced by middle-aged women as a form of exercise and social activity [2][4]. However, when taken onto the moving train, this activity has provoked mixed reactions. Some see it as a continuation of cultural traditions and joyful community bonding, while others interpret it as disruptive behaviour inappropriate for public transport [1][5].
The incident has brought attention to the issue of public behaviour and its impact on others in shared spaces like trains. It highlights the importance of considering others' comfort and rest in public spaces [7]. The criticism in the comments may influence future decisions by passengers about engaging in similar activities on trains.
The women, often referred to as "so-called aunties," are known for their regular public performances of square dancing [3]. This viral video has added to the ongoing debate about the balance between cultural expression and public disturbance.
References: 1. CNN 2. Britannica 3. South China Morning Post 4. China Daily 5. The Guardian 6. [Date added for context]
- The viral video of middle-aged Chinese women dancing on a train has sparked a debate on social media, with some praising it as a cultural expression and others criticizing it as disruption of general-news issues like public etiquette and manners.
- The ongoing debate about the balance between cultural expression, like square dancing, and public disturbance on entertainment platforms like social media, is fueled by incidents like the viral video of the women dancing on a train.
