Every night, in Jinan University, a group of students plays diabolo (空竹), a traditional Chinese toy. A lot of people watch it, 1 that such a simple object can show its charm and wonder.
Chen Zhelun, a Malaysian-Chinese started the diabolo club, which helps to increase the popularity of this traditional Chinese 2 . He is one of many students expressing their 3 in the country's cultural heritage (遗产) by starting clubs. The diabolo, which came from China, is 4 among Chinese living in Malaysia. But only a few Chinese students knew about it. So I started a club to 5 it, says Chen. To Chen's surprise, it has interested a huge crowd. More than 1,000 students have joined the club.
Fan Dongling, a member of Lanting Calligraphy (书法) Club, says it's a (n) 6 that young people no longer enjoy the beauty of Chinese characters. Although her club is quiet, Fan says it keeps members healthy, mentally and physically.
"Traditional things are 7 passing away with the old. Some students prefer 8 Western festivals like Christmas or Valentine's Day, but they 9 pay attention to traditional ones. "says Kong Yanquan, a student in Guangxi University. As head of the traditional Chinese local operas club, Kong plans to put modern ideas into traditional culture to get students to join his club.
"I think it's everyone's 10 to save and develop China's traditional culture among young people. "he says.
