Nanyin, known as a “living fossil (化石)” of music in Chinese history,     1     (date) back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) after people from ancient China’s Central Plains region brought their music to Quanzhou, Fujian province,     2     later gradually combined with the local music.

    3     (feature) a slow, gentle a and elegant melody (旋律), the performance of nanyin is usually given by a group of five     4     (play). Positioned in the middle is the singer, who also plays the wooden clapper     5     (keep) the beat. Usually, on the left are two musicians playing the “dongxiao” and the “erxian”     6     (respective) while the two on the right playing the “pipa” and the “sanxian”.

As for the unique singing style and its extraordinary artistic value, nanyin       7     (list) as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity (非物质文化遗产) by UNESCO in 2009. To aid in passing down this heritage, schools in Quanzhou     8     (make) nanyin a course in kindergarten and primary school already. “    9     it is well-inherited, half of Fujian culture can be preserved. We sincerely hope that more teenagers can join us     10     breathing new life into this traditional culture,” said an inheritor(传承者)of nanyin in Quanzhou.

In Chinese culture, there is a deep-rooted belief that even the     1     (healthy) individuals should never leave their belly buttons(肚脐) uncovered. This curious tradition      2     (gain) significant attention online so far.

Many people believe that regardless of the hot heat, they must protect their belly buttons at all costs. Some even playfully claim that if     3     (abandon)on a deserted island without any clothing, they would still find a way     4     (cover) their belly buttons, even if it means using a simple leaf.

The belly button is a weak area of the body with thin skin. Moreover, there are no muscles     5     fat tissues underneath. Additionally, there are abundant nerve endings, making it particularly sensitive to external stimuli and requiring special protection.

Therefore, it is     6     (science) sound for Chinese people to be cautious     7     protecting the belly button. If one doesn’t pay attention to keeping the belly warm and     8     (expose) the belly button directly to air conditioning or fans, the cold air can easily enter the body through the belly button,      9      leads to stomach upset.

Many people find that adding a blanket to their sleep routine helps to reduce stress and promote calm. The practice of covering the belly and keeping the feet warm when sleeping     10     (suggest) to keep healthy according to traditional Chinese medicine.