The #handkerchief dance is a traditional Russian #folkdance. During festivals, beautiful girls dressed in costumes will hold red handkerchiefs aloft in their hands and dance along with the lively melodies. Russians have a knack for singing and dancing. During the dance they kick up their feet and tap the ground with their toes and heels at a brisk pace while following a cheerful rhythm. What a wonderful scene! With the brisk movements of the dancers, it was almost as if the audience was witnessi

The handkerchief dance, performed by 140 students from Heilongjiang College of Performing Art, was designed for the 9th Asian Winter Games opening ceremony. Though it was not on the final program list, this skilled and captivating display is still stunning and inspiring. | Wang Wenbin Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia 汪文斌