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What's the difference between a bar and Livehouse?
The difference between livehouse and bar lies in different uses, different origins and different cores.

1, different uses

Livehouse is equivalent to a small live performance venue. The stage and venue are relatively small, aiming at some underground bands and artists. A bar is a place where alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, wine and cocktails are served.

2. Different origins

LiveHouse originated in Japan, and these indoor venues have professional performance venues and high-quality sound effects. Bars originated in continental Europe, but it was not until16th century that the word "bar selling drinks" appeared.

3, the core is different

The core of disco dancing is jumping, which is essentially a social activity between people; The core of livehouse is watching performances, which is essentially an interactive cultural activity.

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The Development of Houses and Bars in China

1,Bar

With the further deepening of China's reform and opening up, the bar industry has developed rapidly in China. Many large and medium-sized cities have opened bar streets. According to national statistics, the number of bars in China is increasing by about 20% every year.

2. Live broadcast

LIVEHOUSE started late, from Shanghai, Beijing, Wuhan, Chengdu, and later chain livehouses such as Mao LIVEHOUSE, and gradually developed to 20 14 with hundreds of large and small decimal places.