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. If you liked this video, we have more about Chinese sports, including: Why the World’s Best Dragon Boaters Are Women Farmers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH6MPvyipUA Meet China’s Undisputed Street Basketball King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0dmmLiBQsw Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: https://ift.tt/2NFsuzJ Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2 Join the conversation on Facebook: https://ift.tt/2MHf0Ut 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
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