By: Runtut, Grade 12 Pengalusan School
The Bamboo Craft training program at school is the non-academic activity that I like the most. So far, we’ve learned to make various unique objects such as "balancing dragonfly," stationery holders, and wall clocks. We were also taught how to use a special bamboo cutting knife to process bamboo into various forms of crafts. The best feature of this activity for me is the ease of obtaining raw materials, because around my house in Pengalusan Hamlet, bamboo grows luxuriantly.
In Pengalusan, almost everyone has the skill of weaving bamboo to make baskets, passed down from previous generations. But craft lessons at school provide a different perspective. I just found out at school that there are various different types of bamboo, each with its own unique uses. Large bamboo (known as Petung) can be used to make furniture and for building construction, while smaller bamboo is suitable for crafts such as toys or home decorations.
After a few months of studying, I am now able to make various simple crafts. In the future, with the guidance of teachers, I want to make functional items for the home, such as cabinets, chairs or tables, and especially products that can be sold to increase the family economy. Hopefully this program will continue so that I can use this expertise as a source of income and a future business.
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