Short clips of the “kemusan” — or “subject three” dance — has become a latest Internet sensation on social media platforms at home and abroad. By December 10, the dance,     1     is widely thought       2     (originate) from a wedding dance in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, had gained more than 8.88 billion views on short video platforms.

The dance went viral quickly and has been adapted into     3     (vary) versions — people of all colors and from different walks of life have sprung into the interesting dance. Why has “subject three” dance become     4     instant hit? Nowadays, young people seek to express     5     (they) in personalized and diverse ways. Young people     6     (allow) to release mental and physical tiredness in routine life and enjoy original delight and pure    7     (happy). Even without personal participation, holding e mobile phone to shoot or watch someone do this dance is enough to connect emotionally and feel a spiritual resonance (共鸣). “Subject three” dance meets the emotional needs of young people, provides them with an outlet to express their feelings     8    reflects a pleasant sharing of beauty. Besides, the dance belongs     9     no specific type, and the movements are not set,     10     (leave) space for everyone to create their own style.

3 . A company, called Mario Cucinella Architects, has made the House of Music, a solar-powered (太阳能的) building in Pieve di Cento that celebrates the town’s long-standing musical tradition. Designed to represent an orchestra (管弦乐队), the building is made up of nine small music rooms that connect to a central open space. The curved oak front not only helps to make sound louder like an instrument’s music box, but also ensures high levels of energy efficiency (效率).

Finished in 2017 after four years of planning and building, the House of Music of Pieve di Cento is located in the former Lamborghini (a famous Italian car company) production area that had been changed into a park. The recently completed building gets an advantage from a cycling path that connects the House of Music to the town center and beyond to an area to the south. There is also a wooden bench running around the building and creating resting places facing the park.

To prevent heat, cold, or noise from passing through the building, Mario Cucinella Architects used a special design for the House of Music. The flat roofs are topped with a series of curved and raised disks (圆盘) that help make unwanted sunlight change its direction and are engineered to bring more natural air into the building. The energy-efficient design was influenced by the architects’ (建筑师的) study of the site.

The nine music rooms open up to a central outdoor space that serves as a meeting area. The architects noted, “The House of Music’s outside lighting makes it a comforting place that encourages people to continue to do musical activities after the earthquake that shook the area in 2012.”

6 . Chinese traditional painting and dance are two vital parts of the art world. But what about when they meet each other?

This year, a dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting (《只此青绿》) was staged on CCTV’ Spring Festival Gala and went viral.

According to CCTV, this poetic dance programme was inspired by the about 900-year-old Chinese painting A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains(《千里江山图》). Created by Song Dynasty painter Wang Ximeng at the age of 18, the painting is amazing in its marvellous size, rich coloration and the expressive details, reported CCTV. It shows a Chinese blue-green landscape: mountains and groupings of infinite rise and fall between cloudless sky and rippling water.

When the dancers moved elegantly, audiences seemed to be looking at the moving mountains and rivers. “It brings me a pure experience of beauty. It is not only dance but also an ‘exhibition’. Vast mountains and rivers are coming to life!” An Internet user Mo Weisha wrote in a review, “About a thousand years later, green mountains and rivers still wow people as they did long ago.

Some people even decided to watch the dance again when it was staged in the theaters later. In fact, in recent years, more and more modern shows highlight Chinese traditional culture and have received warm welcome. As for why, it is due to people’s great love for traditional culture.

“The younger generations have grown up with a more open mindset. They embrace Chinese culture and are proud of it. ”Yao Wei, director of Henan TV Station’s Innovation Center, told China Daily.

7 . Do you love music? If you are a music lover, there are some music festivals for you to learn about.

Strawberry Music Festival

Held at the most beautiful fairgrounds in California, Strawberry Music Festival takes over the Nevada County Fairgrounds every Memorial Day for four days of   family fun. This park, which is set in the Sierra Nevada foothills, offers the perfect environment for camping and performances by some of the top artists. The festival also offers children’s programmes, workshops and activities for all ages.

Tree Town Music Festival

You don’t have to be in the Southwest or in Texas to enjoy yourself in the country lifestyle. Country living can be found all over the United States. The Tree Town Music Festival in Forest City, Iowa, is a great example of country fun in the Midwest. The Tree Town Music Festival features (以……为特色) camping and live music from some of the biggest names in modern country.

Tampa Bay Indian Music & Dance Festival

This festival shows respect for the traditions of India and its people. Food, music and performances are top attractions and display the Indian heritage proudly. Yoga fans can catch a relaxing practice through kirtan (唱颂). This experience of Indian culture is fun for all ages.

SXSW Music Festival

The SXSW Music festival is a global music event taking place every March in Austin, Texas. Each year the SXSW Music Festival receives a wonderful mix of artists performing in bars, clubs, parks, hotels and more in Austin, Texas. Not limited in the sort or area focus, audiences can enjoy different kinds of musical styles at SXSW.

If you ask any person which song is the most popular at present, the answer must be Lonely Warrior,     1    (write) by Tang Tian. However, much to her surprise, the song has gained great     2    (popular) among Chinese children.

You can’t imagine how popular it is. On the street, a woman began singing the song, and dozens of children around her naturally sang with her. In another instance, a kindergarten teacher set the song as     3     alarm, and children who were taking a nap     4    (wake) immediately when it began playing.

So what led to the song     5    (catch) on among children? Not only does it have a moving melody, but also – and more importantly – it involves heart-touching lyrics, which are easy     6    (understand) and inspire children to overcome the difficulty they have     7    (deal) with their study and life and fulfill their dreams. One child wrote concerning the song: “Who said heroes can’t be ordinary souls? I’ll be a man like a lonely warrior when     8    (face) life’s storms.”

For Tang Tian, a young excellent songwriter, the song is autobiographical. At the age of 29, she was enjoying her successful career     9     she was diagnosed with cancer of the nose and larynx. She had a passionate desire to hear Eason Chan, her idol, sing her song, so she created the lyrics, describing her sufferings as well as feelings and invited Eason to perform it. Finally, her dream was achieved and luckily she went     10     the hardship, beat the cancer and regained her health.

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