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Why did flash mob take over Dundee City Square?

Dundee school pupils danced at City Square in a flash mob on Friday afternoon.

Youngsters from secondary schools across the city performed a routine they had choreographed themselves as part of a campaign to stop violence against women.

The event marked 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
Youngsters from Dundee schools took part. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
One dancer showing off her moves. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

Dozens of people watched the event to show their support for the United Nations 16 days of activism campaign – one of the largest in the world.

Crowds gathered to watch the event in City Square. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
The group dancing in front of the Caird Hall. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.
The youngsters showing their support for the campaign. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson.

The 16 days of activism, which kicked off on November 25, has seen a host of events take place across Tayside and Fife, including Reclaim the Night marches, feminist pub quizzes and women’s health workshops.

A public vigil to honour and light candles for every woman lost to male violence this year will be held in City Square from 7.45pm to 8.30pm on Friday.

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