He Spends $85,000 Raising Pigeons
- 4 years ago
Introduced to China in the 1930s, pigeon racing is a popular sport among the older generation. China now holds over 10,000 races a year, with some offering prizes as high as $1 million.
Dong Xiaobo is a pigeon trainer in Beijing and spends more than $85,000 a year on his birds. For Dong and his team, it’s more than just a sport—it’s a passion.
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Producer: Tom Wang
Script: Weiyu Qian
Narration: Gavin Huang
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Mastering: Victor Peña
Music: Audio Network
Dong Xiaobo is a pigeon trainer in Beijing and spends more than $85,000 a year on his birds. For Dong and his team, it’s more than just a sport—it’s a passion.
If you liked this video, we have more about Chinese sports, including:
Why the World’s Best Dragon Boaters Are Women Farmers
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7aggzb
Meet China’s Undisputed Street Basketball King
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7oe447
Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2
Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2
Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2
Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com
Producer: Tom Wang
Script: Weiyu Qian
Narration: Gavin Huang
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Mastering: Victor Peña
Music: Audio Network