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The term "going
Bamboo" is an old Naval term once used by the British Navy and the
East India Trade Company. It
refers to employees stationed in or sent to Indonesia, India, Philippines, and Malaysia who decide to not return home after
prolonged stays. It implies a complete detachement of the familiar
in a the sense of a cultural shock acceptance and an overwhelming
feeling of absolute spiritual peacefulness.
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