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🔘Living root bridges of Meghalaya
About living roots
☑️ A living root bridge is like absuspension bridge formed by guiding the pliable roots of the rubber fig tree ( Ficus elastica ) across a stream or river and allowing the roots to grow and strengthen over time.
☑️ There are no records to suggest when the Khasi community started the living root bridge tradition.
☑️ Ecologists say it highlights the symbiotic relationship between people and nature.
☑️ Such a bridge is locally called jingkieng jri .
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