In ancient China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, bamboo represented the Confucian value of moral virtue. To the Chinese, a person who is mentally and spiritually strong is just like a stalk of bamboo. That is, flexible enough to bend with whatever Life throws at them but reliable and tough enough to stand strong and keep growing. Also, the inside of a bamboo stalk symbolizes a sound mind clear of negative thoughts and feelings. Bamboo has a long life span, which makes it a symbol of longevity. Its reliability and steadfastness represent virtuousness in people. In Chinese culture, a sparrow is considered to be auspicious. It is a symbol of spring and happiness. If a sparrow nests in a Chinese family's house, they will never disturb the bird because it is thought to have brought good luck to the family. The sound of sparrows chattering in the bamboo soothes the spirit and opens the heart to good fortune. is a digital mixed media image created by Spadecaller. This image is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, downloaded, distributed, transmitted, copied, reproduced in derivative works, displayed, published or broadcast by any means or in any form without prior written consent from the artist.