8 March 2023
"It is in the roots, not the branches, that a tree's greatest strength lies."
-Matshona Dhliwayo
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I've been traveling to other places recently and I barely see my favorite park in Kowloon City. I, therefore, took some time one day to visit it again. I was staring at one particular tree when I realized that trees with exposed roots can be quite attractive. Roots should typically be buried deep in the ground and unlikely to be exposed, but the exposed roots are pretty. Aren't they? Looking at its body, it looked so old that seemed stood still for decades. While staring at it, I thought for a moment and compared a tree to one's life.
A tree's life is undoubtedly comparable to a person's. Say the crown represents the head, the branches the arms, the trunk the body, and the roots the legs. Just like the leaves on a tree, our hair also falls out, but a new, stronger, and more attractive one will grow. The trunk of tree ages and wrinkles over time, just like our bodies do. While a tree spreads its canopies, we can extend our arms. Moreover, one will be unable to function and become disabled if there is no root.
I came across one tree close to the pavilion. It looks like a masterpiece because thick vines are beautifully encircling its trunk. Could you beautifully sculpt a tree trunk covered in dense vines? I compared it to a lady. It has a gorgeous dress on top of a sexy, strong body.
There are several banyan figs in this park and mostly grow outwardly with aerial roots. The crowns become the sanctuary of the birds in this park. Growing vines are hanging from the branches and trunks of some banyan figs. And occasionally, especially at night, they can be scary. They made me think of traditional folk beliefs from our province. We were frequently warned not to go up the hill or close to the huge mangrove trees in the woods. As they have stated, spiritual beings are living there that, if disturbed, could harm us. We were afraid to approach such trees because kids tend to believe such tales.
We even carry those kinds of superstitions into adulthood. We often say "tabi-tabi po" or "makikiraan po" when passing by mangrove trees, as well as in cemeteries and other unsettling locations in the forest which similarly means "excuse us, please" just like politely asking for their permission to pass by the area so they wouldn't harm us,
Most of the time, I don't need to travel to trails and rural areas to be close to nature because it is present everywhere. When things get stressful and I need to relax, the Kowloon Walled City serves as my silent sanctuary. Even though the park is located in the middle of a busy city, it is calm and shaded by tall trees. It would give you the impression that you are in a mountainous or countryside.
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This part, by the way, where I am stepping on, was creatively formed from broken glasses, ceramics, and pebbles collected from the past.
Visitors can rest in the pavilions and shaded areas. will help you relax because of the peaceful surroundings.
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Additionally, there are lakes, a variety of flowers, locations where you can spend time taking pictures, and a spot where you could find out about its history. It is one of the best spots for Chinese-themed photoshoots as well.
This location has also some preserved relics from the past and some rock formations with significant stories.
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So it is a cultural park with a variety of tourist attractions. The tranquil and restful area beside the lake is my favorite. When I didn't want to travel, this is where I used to spend my holidays. This park's location is also ideal for waiting for the sunset.
That's all for today's #WednesdayWalk. Thank you for stopping by.
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