In China, “dama,” which literally means big mama, is a derogatory term used to refer to middle-aged women.
They’re commonly portrayed as rude, boisterous and fans of group travel as well as square dancing.
For years, so-called dama performers have been singing and dancing in a park in Hong Kong.
But these shows have effectively been banned after protesters accused the women of staging noisy, indecent performances.
The government said on Tuesday it would stop accepting applications from those who wanted to perform at two public entertainment areas at a park in the Tuen Mun neighborhood, which is close to mainland China.
An estimated 10,000 people joined the demonstration over the weekend ag
Jul 10, 2019