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You tilt your head backward in awe to admire their imposing appearance. This type of bamboo

can grow up to 1 meter a day. From where you're standing, they seem like paintbrushes drawing

the clouds. You wonder how old this forest really is, whether it has stopped reaching

for the stars or if it's still growing. You step forward, hearing the crunch of dirt beneath

your feet, and follow the path inside the forest. Walking amid the soaring trees feels

like being in another world, a peaceful world with endless shades of green. Here, it feels

natural to slow down, to enjoy simplicity, to feel and not speak. Every time the path curves,

new rows of bamboo come into view. Each is slightly different than the next. Yet, looking

at the forest as a whole, you feel a strong sense of community. They've grown together,

while carrying on with their never-ending search for water and light. Now, you have reached

the heart of the forest. As the wind swirls around you, the bamboo seems to wake up, shivering

with excitement. The tall, slender trees sway slowly back and forth. You enjoy their enchanting

dance. You close your eyes, and for a few seconds so cut the sounds of the forest. The delicate

flutter of the leaves and the soft crackle of the bamboo trunks. The sounds appear and disappear

as the wind flows in and out. Birds chirp from hidden corners, and tiny critters buzz about with joy.

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