Matt Harding Dances from North Korea to Afghanistan to France
Kevin Young — June 22, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: wherethehellismatt & laughingsquid
This joyous video shows a man by the name of Matt Harding going around the world and dancing with people.
Harding started these videos called 'Where the Hell is Matt?' in 2005 and has a series up until his most recent one this year. Harding is an ex-videogame maker and after realizing how mundane life was after achieving all his goals, he got up and went to travel Asia. A travel pal gave him the idea to dance with random folks around the world when they were taking pictures in Hanoi, Vietnam; the friend asked Harding to do a little dance in front of the camera and from there, the dances began.
Matt Harding can be seen dancing and spreading positivity everywhere from North Korea to Bali to New Orleans. He's even travelled to the beautiful sand dunes of Saudi Arabia to dance!
Harding started these videos called 'Where the Hell is Matt?' in 2005 and has a series up until his most recent one this year. Harding is an ex-videogame maker and after realizing how mundane life was after achieving all his goals, he got up and went to travel Asia. A travel pal gave him the idea to dance with random folks around the world when they were taking pictures in Hanoi, Vietnam; the friend asked Harding to do a little dance in front of the camera and from there, the dances began.
Matt Harding can be seen dancing and spreading positivity everywhere from North Korea to Bali to New Orleans. He's even travelled to the beautiful sand dunes of Saudi Arabia to dance!
Trend Themes
1. Travel + Dance - Incorporating dance into travel experiences can create unique and engaging content for social media and travel marketing.
2. Social Media Travel Influencers - More travelers are gaining fame and following by creating engaging and culturally informative content for their online audience.
3. Human Connection and Unity - Travelers can use moments of dance and music to connect with locals, breaking down cultural barriers and promoting mutual understanding.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - Incorporating unique travel experiences, such as dancing with locals, can create positive brand associations and differentiation in the crowded tourism marketplace.
2. Social Media and Influencer Marketing - Travel companies can partner with social media travel influencers, such as Matt Harding, to create targeted and authentic content for their audience.
3. Cultural Exchange and Education - Organizations focusing on cultural exchange for education, such as study abroad programs, can incorporate dance and music to enhance cross-cultural understanding and promote global citizenship.
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