Civil Liberties

Swedes Dance in Protest Against Dance Licenses For Bars

No word yet on licenses for loud music, awkward flirtation, bad singing, or impromptu philosophy seminars

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 24 (UPI) –Organizers of a Swedish demonstration said people danced in Stockholm's streets to protest a law requiring bars to obtain licenses to host dancing.

Anders Varveus of the group Dance, Nonsense & Acceptance said more than 1,000 people gathered Saturday in Humlegarden park and listened to speeches from activists before dancing through the city toward the Tanto park, The Local.se reported Monday.