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A viral Instagram video shows children on a handmade bamboo roller coaster, charming viewers. The clip has over 28 lakh views and 2,00,000 likes.
The roller coaster is entirely handmade with no electricity or safety harnesses. (Source: Instagram)
In an era where artificial intelligence completes tasks in the blink of an eye and machines are embedded into every facet of modern life, a humble village creation has stolen the spotlight – and the internet’s heart. A video that recently went viral online showcases a scene that’s as enchanting as it is unexpected: children gleefully riding a roller coaster crafted entirely out of bamboo.
Shared on Instagram by the account @travelling.shillong, the video is a vivid reminder that some of the world’s most captivating wonders can’t be found in high-tech labs or neon-lit cities. They live quietly in corners of the world where innovation is shaped not by screens and circuits, but by tradition, community, and the boundless imagination of those with few resources and rich creativity.
The roller coaster, built with long, interlocked tracks and a small bamboo carriage, is entirely handmade. In the video, children can be seen riding it down the makeshift track, their faces glowing with joy. There’s no sign of electricity or safety harnesses – only the raw charm of a ride engineered with heart and simplicity. The absence of digital dazzle is perhaps what makes it feel so magical.
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Since being posted, the clip has drawn over 28 lakh views and more than 2,00,000 likes in just five days. The caption reads simply, “Bamboo roller coaster?” – a rhetorical question that has sparked a flood of admiration and curiousity in the comments section. “Is this only for kids?” asked one intrigued user, while another chimed in, “I also want to ride on it!”
For many, the video serves as a powerful contrast to the fast-paced, hyper-digital world that dominates much of daily life. It’s a reminder that joy doesn’t always require gadgets or glowing screens. Sometimes, it only takes a few pieces of bamboo, a sloping hill, and the laughter of children to remind us what true happiness looks like.
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Meghalaya, India, India