End of the Vine: China’s ‘Calabash Grandpa’ Cuts Down His Famous Gourds

In a quiet neighborhood in China, an elderly resident known online as “Calabash Grandpa” has decided to cut down the seven gourds that had grown outside his home.

The gourds, which had become a local attraction, drew visitors who compared them to the characters from the popular Chinese cartoon “Calabash Brothers.” The comparison turned the man into an internet celebrity, with many sharing photos and stories about the unusual garden.

According to local reports, the resident has chosen to remove the gourds, citing personal reasons for the decision. The removal marks the end of the vine that had captured the attention of both locals and online audiences.

While the gourds were a source of community pride, the decision to cut them down has sparked discussion among residents and fans of the cartoon, who expressed both support and disappointment over the loss of the iconic plants.

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