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The Internet can’t get enough of kids enjoying this bamboo roller coaster: ‘happiness doesn’t have to be expensive’

The video of the children enjoying the ride has millions of views on Instagram.

2 min readNew DelhiApr 7, 2025 02:23 PM IST

Video of Kids enjoying the bamboo roller coaster is from Indonesia

Amid a world where flashy gadgets and high-tech games often steal the spotlight, a simple, joyful video has found its way into people’s hearts — reminding many of a time when fun didn’t come with a screen. A now-viral clip from Indonesia is capturing people’s attention across social media for all the right reasons.

Originally posted by the Instagram travel page ‘Adit Salfani,’ and later reshared by ‘travelling.shillong,’ the video features a handmade bamboo roller coaster that looks straight out of a childhood dream. “Bamboo roller coaster? This village-made ride looks too fun to resist, but is it only for kids?” the caption playfully asks.

It was a sentiment echoed by plenty of grown-ups who’d love to take a turn themselves as video gathered than 27 million views on Instagram.

Built entirely with bamboo and powered by nothing but gravity and giggles, the modest structure seems to bring joy to the children. They are seen flying down the track with huge smiles, their laughter ringing through the quiet village surroundings.

Watch the wholesome video:

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The internet has fallen in love. In the comments, people are reminiscing about their own childhoods and praising the simplicity of the scene. “Good to see that in this Mobile generation kids are enjoying such things,” wrote one person.

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Another user added, “Happiness doesn’t have to be expensive, but it does require skill and talent to create it.” A third person wrote, “When you have no economy so your able to relish in the littles things.”

A fourth individual quipped, “Phineas and Ferb on their first day of summer.”