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Which country invented belly dance?
As early as 3500 years ago, there were belly dances similar to those seen today in ancient murals in Egypt.

But different regions and countries have different legends and stories.

The original name of belly dance in Arabia is "raksharki", which means oriental dance.

Therefore, belly dance, also known as "Oriental Dance", is generally considered as

Belly dance is an ancient orthodox dance in the Middle East, Central Asia and Egypt.

Music and dance art from the mysterious Arab world on the other side of Asia

Turkey calls belly dancing Gobek dans.

World Expo held in Chicago 1893,

The belly dance troupe from Egypt opened the eyes of Americans.

So Americans chose the French ventre dance,

(literally translated into English "dance of the stomach")

Translated into "belly dance"

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 for women to keep mysterious religious secrets.

Another legend is that belly dancing is a kind of spiritual and physical dance.

It is a sacred and noble court dance, just like western ballet.

Anyway,

Belly dancing is crossing different countries.

Different cultures have evolved into dances over a long period of time.

It is undeniable that different regions have different styles.

Belly dancing in every region has unique and proud features.

Different styles of belly dance, through the silent dedication of the dance teacher,

Gradually mature. Especially in the Middle East,

Become a valuable cultural wealth in the Middle East.

Belly dance is a very healthy, lively and happy dance.

In the Middle East, when almost all men, women and children hear music,

Will naturally twist their backs and hips to the music,

Show body language happily.

The early popularity of belly dance in the Middle East and the worship of gods by human beings

Closely related to anxiety about life,

Legend has it that there was a woman in ancient Egypt who was not pregnant for many years after marriage.

He came to the goddess temple in charge of honor to pray,

She dances with the wind in front of idols, and her waist and buttocks naturally twist.

Sacrifice by dancing, expecting the blessing of the goddess of fertility to her children,

Her graceful and charming body movements,

The priest in charge of the temple at that time was greatly dumped.

So I told Pharaoh,

Since then, this kind of body movement has become a prayer dance for priests.

So we can see the sexy dance of belly dancers on Egyptian murals thousands of years ago.

Belly dance is a dance with profound cultural characteristics.

Just like the court dance in China in the Tang Dynasty,

It used to be a popular royal dance.

This is dance, this is art,

It is also a sport that makes life full of sunshine and joy.