Bamboo
is one
of the most popular subjects found in Chinese painting. The noble
bamboo is a symbol of old age and modesty. The
bamboo grows in dense groves and symbolize resilience and integrity
because it bends
in the strong wind but
return to their upright position. Delicate in appearance yet known
for its strength, its slender stems and lush covering of delicate
leaves represents durability and vigor. Unknown to many, bamboo is
a grass and not a tree. Together
bamboo
and plum trees represent man and wife. Bamboo, pine trees,
and plum trees together are known as the "Friends
in Winter" because all three grow tall and straight even
in the coldest weather. The three together are a symbol of lasting
friendship.
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