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Particularity of Southwest Square Dance

The particularity of dance in this area is reflected in regional characteristics, social functions and cultural inheritance.

1, regional characteristics: the square dance in southwest China has incorporated a large number of dance elements of local ethnic minorities, such as Miao, Yi and Dai, with distinctive regional characteristics.

2. Social function: In the southwest of China, square dance has become a social activity. People express their feelings, establish contacts and strengthen community cohesion through dance.

3. Cultural inheritance: The square dance in Southwest China is not only an entertainment activity, but also an important carrier of cultural inheritance, which retains the local history, culture and customs.