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Which country is belly dancing from?

Belly dance is a dance form with Arabic customs, which originated in the Middle East and has spread all over the world, becoming an international dance.

Belly dancing (Arabic:? Or? ), a dance form with Arabic flavor, originated in the Middle East and has made great progress in the Middle East, Pakistan, India, Iran and other areas influenced by Arab culture. /kloc-was introduced to Europe and America at the end of 0/9, and now it has spread all over the world, becoming an international dance.

Belly dance is a kind of female dance, which is characterized by dancers swinging their hips and abdomen with the ever-changing fast rhythm. The dance is beautiful and changeable, showing the Arab customs, and is famous for its mystery. In recent years, belly dancing has also become a popular way for women to lose weight all over the world.

As for the history of belly dance, as early as 3,500 years ago, ancient Egyptian murals were similar to those seen today, but different regions and countries have different legends and stories. The general impression is that belly dancing originated in Egypt. The Greeks believed that belly dancing was closely related to ancient religious ceremonies. In the Arab region, belly dancing is a ritual in which women do not reveal mysterious religions to the public. There is also a legend that belly dance is a kind of self-cultivation dance that integrates body and mind, or a sacred and noble court dance, just like western ballet.