China is not only famous for its national treasure, the giant pandas, but also the giant panda’s staple food -- bamboo. The Chinese love bamboo, and bamboo culture has been rooted in their minds for a ...
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Chinese People and Bamboo

The Chinese character for "book" (冊) depicts bamboo strips bound with string. Ancient Chinese record-keeping, such as *The Art of War*, flourished on bamboo slips. Ancient Egypt recorded history on ...
From backpacks and fans to wind chimes, Zuo Yuwei can transform bamboo strips into a myriad of artworks with his magical hands. Nestled in the Donglianhua Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in ...