Many people in western cultures view belly dancing as something sexual. This is generally because of the way that Hollywood and the entertainment industry has portrayed it. Belly dancing is not a sexual or erotic dance at all. It is something far more than that.

The fascinating truth is that no one really knows when belly dancing started. What is known or at least speculated on is that belly dancing was meant to be a ritualistic dance. It is a celebration and worship of a higher power. The traditional belly dancing cultures perform this ritualistic dance at birthdays and weddings or whenever people gather to celebrate something wonderful.

Tags: Cultures, Dancing, Entertainment Industry

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