Bird fighting lovers compete in Wuxi

More than 5,000 finches showed their abilities in fighting and chipping in a bird fighting competition in Wuxi Chaoyang Temple Square. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Bird fighting is a popular folk game in the south Yangtze River delta area. This Monday, thousands of bird raisers from cities such as Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Wuhan were attracted to Chaoyang Temple Square, Xinwu district of Wuxi for the most exhilarating 2017 East China Bird-fighting Competition.

More than 5,000 finches showed their abilities in fighting and chipping in the event.