This book presents an analysis of how the grassroots movement of Guangchang Wu or
'square dance'in China has become a national phenomenon. Through oral narratives …

This special issue on Dance, Movement and Leisure Cultures showcases theoretically
informed articles illuminating different ways of knowing about the passions, actions, and …

This study examined how Chinese football fans identify themselves with Lei Wu, currently
the only Chinese footballer playing in a European mainstream league. Chinese fans' social …

Chinese traditional opera is a valuable and fascinating heritage assert in the world as one of
the most representative folk art in Chinese history. Its characteristic of 'suppositionality'in …

The term 'Chinese dama'was originally coined by the Wall Street Journal in 2013 to refer to a
group of middle-aged and elderly Chinese women who, somewhat frenetically, purchased …

This paper discusses the development trends and preservation strategies of the culture of
fishermen's groups in northern Jiangsu in the context of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The …

A few years ago, a British colleague of mine visited China for the first time and was surprised
to see hundreds of dama dance throughout the city of Shanghai. He saw them dancing at …

Guangchang wu's community engagement is clear through the millions who participate in
the dance form. This community engagement encompasses friendships and relationships, a …