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Bamboo behind Bjoka’s livelihood is running short

Zhemgang—In Bjoka, Panbang, bamboo is everywhere. Bundles lean against walls, and half-finished baskets fill living rooms as artisans weave bangchung, trays, containers, mats, and handicrafts. But Yula, the preferred bamboo, is becoming increasingly scarce, raising concerns over the region’s signature livelihood.