Whistles at dawn: birdsong duels enthral Afghans
The Peninsula
Kabul: Just after sunrise on the Afghan day of rest, two goldfinches puffed their chests and belted a song, surrounded by men straining to hear which...
Kabul: Just after sunrise on the Afghan day of rest, two goldfinches puffed their chests and belted a song, surrounded by men straining to hear which chirped stronger in an age-old pastime.
Every Friday, weather permitting, hundreds gather on a derelict basketball court in west Kabul, pitching pet birds against each other in a test of tweets and trills.
"Life is short, so we need to enjoy it," said 50-year-old Jamaluddin, who goes by only one name.
"This is what excites me and gives me peace of mind."
Under the Taliban government, entertainment options have drastically shrunk in line.
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