Bamboo plays an important role in the plant chain, this plant which has the Latin name bamboosea is a type of grass with cavities and segments in its trunk. Bamboo is also one of the fastest growing plants in the world. In various parts of the world, bamboo has a philosophical aspect in several national cultures. The Chinese made bamboo a symbol of firmness and sincerity.

While the Indians make bamboo as a sign or symbol of friendship. Bamboo is often used as a symbol of the figure of a knight, hero, martial artist and even a weapon in expelling the invaders.

It is not uncommon when we see scenes in films of Chinese warriors often using bamboo as weapons, even in struggle films on Indonesian screens. That said, sharp bamboo was able to defeat enemies who used advanced technology weapons at that time

Bamboo is an abundant plant in Asia and grows very fast. Bamboo grows flexible and adaptable. Because bamboo does not flower or bear fruit, the plant has a long life and a simple appearance. Because it is hollow, bamboo also symbolizes an empty heart of humility.

At low altitude, it's normal to feel a breeze. But when it grows taller, the bamboo will receive a strong howl of wind. But the roots are so strong to support it.

The more we grow up, the higher our position, the older we get. Surely the trials will come even greater, but if you already have a strong foundation. I'm sure we'll be able to survive.

Even though the crafts are strong, bamboo doesn't grow alone. Bamboo grows side by side with other bamboos. This makes the bamboo not easy to collapse.

Even though we already have a solid foundation, we should not be arrogant and want to live alone. Because we are stronger if we want to help each other. It makes us stronger, if we fall there is still something that can support us.

The bamboo leaves are soothing and healthy

Bamboo trees in Indonesia are certainly very easy to find. With a variety of benefits from stems to leaves that have a variety of health benefits. In China, it turns out that bamboo plants can be used to overcome health problems by utilizing the leaves.

Bamboo leaves have stimulant properties, cool air, refreshing, neutralizing chi, with a slightly bitter taste, non-toxic, and mild aroma.

We usually find bamboo trees in the forest or certain areas.

Even in some areas in Indonesia, bamboo trees can grow thick and lush. This bamboo leaf is predicted to have benefits or benefits to overcome gout because it is rich in flavones in it, flavones are one of the classes of flavonoids.

Bamboo for craft creation

Besides beautifying the garden, the house. Bamboo can also be used for various benefits and uses. Like household furniture, handicrafts are very useful. One of them but this traditional. In the area I call it caping. With a woven process with unique craftsmanship, but this is beautiful and useful. This hat is usually used by farmers to avoid the hot sun

There is also another craft called tampah. In Indonesia this Tampah is used to clean rice or to put cakes. It is also made of bamboo which is guaranteed to be durable

Nature teaches us many good, life lessons. One of them is a bamboo tree which is full of the meaning of the struggle for life

No matter how high bamboo can grow, there is still a limit. There is a limit to the height that bamboo can reach, bamboo cannot grow continuously for hundreds of meters.

The meaning of the wise words about bamboo above is

No matter how high we want to try, there is still a limit when we try. There are times when we have enough to get higher, we just can't push ourselves. We are only human, we have limits.

Image from a private collection located at the school I teach who grows bamboo tree trunks and collects handicrafts from bamboo