Adding supporting facilities, making it convenient for citizens to be busy every day. Every morning before 7 o'clock, a happy "dance floor" was formed in a high-altitude passage in Zhengzhou. Under the harmonious lights and with the rhythm of music, a group of elderly women danced gracefully, enjoying themselves. The reason they chose to entertain themselves here is that it's really hard to find suitable entertainment places in the suburbs in the evening. They hope that the government can provide some venues for their entertainment activities while improving the rural construction.
"It's not like we just stay indoors playing mahjong when it gets cold. A group of us come here to dance, which gives us a place to have fun," said Ms. Zhang. In summer, they would find an open space, play music, and start dancing.
It is common to see people dancing on the streets in the city. More than forty-year-old Sister Yang has been dancing for more than half an hour, sweat dripping from her forehead. She hung her coat on the wall; the hooks were brought by the dancers themselves and stuck there.
"We hope for more supporting facilities so that after a busy day, citizens can have a place to relax and enjoy themselves. Entertainment is not just for the young," said Mr. Liu.
According to the suggestions raised by netizens, in winter, there are several outdoor entertainment spots in Zhengzhou: around the intersection of Huayuan Road and Chunfeng Road, the Green Shade Park at the intersection of Xifeng Road and Tianan Road, along the Jinshui River near the intersection of Zhongyuan Road and Daxue Road, around Fengqing Road and Dongyan Road, Zijin Mountain Park, Wubo Square, etc.
In websites like Douban and 58同城, there are often netizens organizing various dance parties and other collective entertainment activities. However, these events either have large scales and many requirements or rarely target people over thirty or forty years old.
"There aren't any indoor entertainment venues except for mahjong rooms," said Sister Yang. People of their age who want to dance have no choice but to come to this underground pedestrian passage. Compared to the outside, it is warmer, spacious, with a smooth ground, and has streetlights. Bringing along some music equipment allows them to dance. Sister Yang mentioned that most of the dancers are between 34 and 61 years old and are nearby residents.
At 8 PM, in the underground pedestrian passage south of the intersection of Zhongzhou Avenue and Hongzhuan Road in Zhengzhou, dozens of people danced to the music, whether paired or solo, all smiling happily. Passersby have become accustomed to such scenes.
Ms. Zhang, who came with Sister Yang, said she doesn't know how to dance well but enjoys the feeling of group entertainment.
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The initial organizer of the dances in the underground passage was a store owner nearby. One day last month, when he passed by, he found the environment suitable as a dancing venue and invited people nearby who liked dancing to join him. But during the hot summer this year, "we still had a place to dance." Mr. Zhang said that although there are entertainment clubs nearby, "they attract mostly young people, are expensive, and we can't afford to stay there long. Moreover, the venues and music inside are not suitable for our age group."