So, why are Chinese aunts so obsessed with square dance?
The following are the answers from the collected netizens:
First, I am lonely after retirement and need a hobby that can kill time; Second, social needs, hoping to make friends; Third, you can't use communication tools such as the internet, you can only use this social means; Fourth, we believe that we can keep fit, just like the Qigong craze in the sports world in the 1990 s came from this at first, and was later suppressed because it developed into a cult; Fifth, there is a tradition of yangko dancing in rural areas, and in cities, it is a square dance; Sixth, I hope everyone can see their desire to dance, and even form a group to perform at some community activities for free; Seven, the lack of entertainment facilities and places in the city, so we have to go to the square for entertainment; Eight, there are no children around, no relatives, so we have to find peers.
I think there are two main reasons. First, China has gradually entered an aging society, and the elderly population has surged. The population over 60 years old has exceeded 13%, and the government's public service ability is weak in China's macro environment, so it can't provide more services for middle-aged and elderly people, resulting in middle-aged and elderly people having no more choices; Secondly, it also reflects the empty nest phenomenon in China to some extent. Children at home work hard in other places, and middle-aged and elderly people have no spiritual support, seeking spiritual comfort through square dance.
Why do you think aunts love square dancing?
(Some materials refer to Zhihu)