A group of women were rudely interrupted during their square dance routine as a man showered them with joss paper in southern China.

The video was filmed in the city of Chengdu in Sichuan Province on January 16.

According to eyewitnesses, the ladies were dancing to loud music in a residential area, causing distress to the neighbours. Previous attempts to deter them, such as pouring water or throwing objects, proved futile.

Surprisingly, this unconventional method seemed to have worked, forcing the women to relocate their dance session to a different venue.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

1月16日，四川成都。多名大妈跳广场舞时遭男子撒冥币驱赶。据知情者介绍，这周围全是居民区，大妈们跳广场舞的大音箱声音很大，住户苦不堪言，之前倒水丢东西驱赶都没用，这次反而起了作用，她们已经换到别的地方跳了。