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Bamboo Wind Chime

What is it about the rhythm of the falling rain? It is one of the most calming and soothing sounds of nature. A bamboo wind chime can create a similar sound even on a cloudless night. Some people say that the sound of a bamboo wind chime reminds them of beating drums off in the distance. Whatever sound you think the bamboo wind chime makes, the lightweight plant is a popular material for these "air symphonies".

A bamboo wind chime is lightweight, but made from an exceptionally strong wood. Bamboo is also the fastest growing plant on our planet, with recorded growths of over 30 inches in one day! As you listen to the melody your bamboo wind chime plays for you, you might be surprised to know that in many Asian cultures the bamboo stem is considered the birthplace of humanity. Many creation myths surround bamboo, probably because of its amazing growth properties.

Along with the beautiful bamboo wind chime, the treated wood is used to make many things. From solid construction material for bridges and homes to chopsticks, canes and furniture- the uses for bamboo seem endless. It is only fitting that the same wood used to make a bamboo wind chime is used for many musical instruments. There is even an organ in a church in the Philippines that is made almost completely of bamboo.