What's the point? Viral video of 'aunties' dancing in Chinatown leaves netizens divided
A viral video of a Chinese dance troupe performing in a Singaporean restaurant has sparked a debate among netizens. While some praised the dancers' skill, others criticized the performance for being disruptive and unhygienic.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing tension between public performance art and social etiquette in shared dining spaces.
They may look like aunties you see in Chinatown, but they certainly don't move like them.
A video of a dance troupe has gone viral after they were seen dancing with vigour inside a restaurant in Chinatown, according to a TikTok video uploaded by user Miaomiaoer422 on Sunday (Aug 23).
The video has since garnered over 460,000 views and more than 20,200 likes as at Monday evening.
The dance troupe, known as Fulan Dance Troupe (transliteration) from China, is led by Instagram user Superjohnnybaby, 8world reported on Monday.
In the video, a group of five dressed in Nyonya outfits can be seen performing in front of a camera, between the aisles of restaurant seats in Gunkee Claypot.
Beginning with a quick whip of their hair, the five then raise their right legs, kicking forward and pumping their arms in circles around them.
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