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Gangnam style takes over a South Korean street. More than 600 people from 23 countries danced to the song to promote a local dance festival. The hit by Korean rapper Psy, has spawned hundreds of online imitators, and recently topped the U.S. charts. SOUNDBITE: Victor Petters, 19-year-old dancer, saying (English): "The Gangnam Style is a very funny dance. It's also very popular in Holland where I'm from. I knew the dance. We knew some steps. We did them and they taught us more moves here, so we really enjoyed it, dancing Gangnam Style." The event was organized by a local government to promote its dance festival, which will start on October 5.