The 14th Square Dance Competition in Yinchuan City Concludes
The Yinchuan Square Dance Competition came to a close, with 14 teams sharing the stage to showcase the vitality of mass culture A thousand people danced together and original performances took the stage, offering a taste of the charm of the frontier region and the city’s new appeal
On September 12, the 2026 Yinchuan 14th Square Dance Competition concluded in Yinchuan. This edition of the event, themed "Dance Toward a New Journey, Leap Across the Frontier," was cohosted by multiple departments and organized by the Yinchuan Cultural and Arts Center.
Since its launch in 2012, the competition has become a representative grassroots cultural brand in the local area. This year's contest continued to adopt a citycounty coordinated, stepbystep selection format, with participating teams coming from Yinchuan's various counties and districts, and contestants ranging in age from 25 to 65.
The finals lasted about 120 minutes, with 14 qualifying teams taking the stage in turn. The performances included works reflecting the spirit of the times, as well as original dances incorporating Ningxia folk customs and intangible cultural heritage elements. The event also opened with a thousand people dancing together to "Dancing in the Lake City," showcasing the vitality of grassroots cultural activities.