1. Tomb protection and geomantic omen: In the traditional culture of China, bamboo symbolizes longevity and good luck. Therefore, planting bamboo in the cemetery is regarded as a symbol of tomb protection and a good feng shui index, which can bring good luck to ancestors.
2. Physical protection: Long bamboo can effectively prevent soil erosion and even purify harmful substances in the soil. So planting bamboo in the cemetery can protect the resting place of ancestors.
3. Social status: In ancient times, bamboo was an elegant and beautiful plant, so planting bamboo in the cemetery was also considered as a courtesy and respect for the deceased relatives. Moreover, the growth rate of bamboo is also relatively fast, which can reflect the richness and affluence of the family.
In a word, although some superstitions and stresses have gradually faded in the modern society with highly developed science and technology, in the inheritance of folk culture, bamboo growing in cemeteries is still considered to have auspicious meanings.