Bamboo, not sweets, in vogue.

(From Business Line)

Bangalore, Oct. 18. THIS Diwali, Feng Shui tools may replace traditional gift ideas such as diyas or sweets.

The Lucky Bamboo plants, which have already stormed Europe and the US are fast catching the fancy of Indians. Namrata, of Foliage, Bangalore, which has imported these plants from China for the occasion, said, "More than Feng Shui or bringing good luck, we believe that these are good gift ideas."

The Lucky Bamboo plant (scientific name Dracaena) originates in both tropical and temperate climates in Japan, China, South-East Asia, Africa and South America. According to Feng Shui (Chinese for wind and water) principles, …