WORLD BAMBOO DAY-
SEPTEMBER 18
Every year on September
18th, World Bamboo Day raises awareness about this fast-growing plant. The day
also recognizes the importance of bamboo on a global scale.Bamboo is a type of
giant grass that is hard and hollow. It is also the fastest growing land plant
in the world. Certain species of bamboo grow 36 inches within 24 hours. This
means that it grows about one inch every 40 minutes. The only thing that grows
faster is giant sea kelp
Most people are aware
that bamboo is the panda bear’s favorite food. In fact, 99 percent of the
panda’s diet is bamboo. But there are some things about bamboo you might not
know.It acts as a natural air conditioner as it cools the surrounding
temperature by up to 8 degrees.Some kinds of bamboo are edible and are used in
Asian cuisine and tea.Clumping bamboo provides oxygen to the brain and can help
relieve tension headaches.There are over 1,500 species of bamboo throughout the
world. .The very first successful lightbulb contained carbonized bamboo
filament.Bamboo comes in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.The very first
firecrackers in China were made from bamboo.Bamboo groves are safe places to go
in the midst of an earthquake.
Bamboo poles are very
strong and sturdy. For this reason, many people use bamboo in construction.
Bamboo also contains an anti-fungal and antibacterial quality. Because of this,
bamboo is used to make charcoal. Other products made from bamboo include
furniture, musical instruments, toilet paper, disposable cutlery, solar-powered
batteries, flooring, drinking straws, and skateboards.On this day people from
around the world gather together to share their passion for bamboo. Events
include festivals, workshops, and webinars. Some communities also hold concerts
with instruments made from bamboo.
Prof.John Kurakar
