China News Service, Hangzhou, October 24th (Zhang Yuhuan, Lei Yuer) In the circle of friends, young men and women posted training videos of participating in hip-hop classes, which attracted a lot of likes; in big and small hip-hop competitions, the queues of lively songs and dances appeared at the same time Figures of "cute babies" and silver-haired old people in kindergartens; in popular variety shows, the subtle movements of hip-hop players made countless audiences on and off the screen cheering and dumping... In recent years, hip-hop has become very popular, causing waves of upsurges in the society.

　　"Hip-hop fever" is not groundless.

In 2020, the International Olympic Committee added breakdance to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and breakdance (a type of hip-hop) was successfully "entered into the Olympics"; in the same year, the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games (hereinafter referred to as the Hangzhou Asian Games) added breakdance The project, the attention of hip-hop has once again increased nationwide.

　　This year, the Zhejiang Provincial Games also included breakdance as a new competitive sports item, which is the first in China.

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The fifth season of "Hip-hop" was filmed in Hangzhou, and hip-hop created a "hot blood storm" in Zhejiang.

　　According to Meng Changqing, president of the Zhejiang Hip-hop Sports Association, there are currently more than 20,000 registered hip-hop athletes in the province, accounting for about one-tenth of all registered athletes in the province, and this number continues to grow.

　　"In the 'Generation Z' young group, hip-hop has become a way to express individuality and a positive symbol." Meng Changqing said.

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Choreographer Xu Hua (Eleven) is a senior hip-hop dancer from Zhejiang.

He said that hip-hop has a good mass base in Zhejiang, especially the "Generation Z" representing the youth force, who are becoming loyal fans of hip-hop projects.

"Nationally, the level of young hip-hop players in Zhejiang is relatively high." Xu Hua said.

　　The experience of Zheng Haodong, the champion of the men's breakdance at the Zhejiang Provincial Games, is the representative of the new power of hip-hop.

At the age of 18, he became attached to street dance at the age of 9 because he witnessed a street performance, and he has come to today with a passion.

Zheng Haodong performs street dance.

Photo provided by the interviewee himself

　　In the eyes of this "post-00", hip-hop has changed his character.

Zheng Haodong told reporters that through dance, the "second language", he could express himself with body movements and convey abundant emotions.

In the end, he also grew from an introverted child to a free and easy dancer, and met many like-minded friends.

　　"Actually, there will be a 'bottleneck period' when practicing dance for many years, and there will be many difficulties. For example, if you want to complete a movement but can't do it well, you will also doubt yourself." Zheng Haodong said.

But the charm of hip-hop is also here. At this time, he will draw energy from the experience accumulated in long-term training and tell himself that "persistence will always succeed".

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Lu Wei, the chief director of Hip-hop, believes that Zheng Haodong has youthful vigor and tenacity to persevere in training, and these shining points are shared by the new generation of dancers.

　　The young dancers of the new generation are shining on their stage.

In addition to Zheng Haodong, Long Zhengliang from Zhejiang also achieved excellent results in the breakdance event of the 2nd National Youth Games.

　　"Hip-hop training has given young people a tenacious character, enabling them to respond positively to challenges with a high-spirited attitude, and ultimately turn the pressure they endured into surprises," said Lu Wei.

　　Not only is the energetic performance "eye-catching", but the cultural core of hip-hop also "coincides" with the spiritual pursuit of contemporary young people, which resonates.

　　According to Lu Wei, hip-hop first appeared on the streets of the United States, and it was initially based on fighting dances to determine the winners and the losers and settle disputes peacefully.

"Hip-hop dance has evolved to today as a niche culture, creating more of a 'sense of teamwork'. Even though there is confrontation and competition among dancers, they are working hard for the same thing and the same goal."

　　In Lu Wei's view, the competition is just a form, and the dancers still share their love for hip-hop in addition to the competition for results and rankings.

Therefore, when designing the competition system of this variety show, the program team specially arranged a team confrontation mode that runs through five seasons.

"We hope that more young people can make friends through hip-hop and strive for the same goal with like-minded friends," Lu Wei said.

　　In addition, "fair competition" is also a major feature of hip-hop culture.

"In hip-hop competitions, whether you are a senior or a young person, the key to winning lies in the presence and performance of the scene." Lu Wei believes that hip-hop culture only depends on strength and does not pay attention to the characteristics of qualifications and background, which is also particularly suitable for young people today. society's expectations.

　　At the same time, with the "entry into the Olympics" and "Asia" of breakdance, the influence of the hip-hop movement has been greatly enhanced.

As the host of the Hangzhou Asian Games, Zhejiang also attracts the attention of more dancers.

　　"After breakdancing enters large-scale sports events, even the audience who can't dance can feel this energy from the competition." Lu Wei said that the podium of the competition symbolizes the highest recognition of hip-hop dancers and inspires dancers A higher collective sense of honor and a sense of family and country.

　　The "body language" without borders also connects the hearts of hip-hop lovers all over the world.

In this variety show, Lu Wei and the program team will form teams of players regardless of nationality, hoping that these young people from all over the world will share their enthusiasm with each other in the dance and pass on this positive energy.

　　"Despite different skin tones and different languages, dancers from all over the world have created wonderful sparks in the rhythm of music and forged a sincere friendship." Lu Wei said.

　　From niche hobbies to the Olympics and Asian Games, hip-hop brings happiness to the "Generation Z" and more people with its unique inclusiveness.

High-level athletes win glory for the country on the broad stage, ordinary fans dance with their hearts and minds, and audiences also gain aesthetic experience from appreciation.

"We believe that the future of hip-hop will be even brighter," Meng Changqing said.

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