Thousands Of Pigeons Race Across The Sea. Many Never Make It Home | Inside Out Asia

In Taiwan, pigeon racing is a fiercely competitive sport where thousands of birds are released at sea to race home every season. But behind the pursuit of victory lies a world of extraordinary dedication, sacrifice and emotional attachment. The documentary follows professional racers Cliff Chen and Yang Ming-Hua as they spend months breeding, training and preparing their pigeons for a gruelling five-stage championship. Alongside veteran breeders, loft builders and industry specialists, it uncovers the intricate science, traditions and high financial stakes behind the sport. As the races unfold, the pursuit of victory meets the fear of losing birds raised like family. Note: Full English subs are available. Turn on CC to Auto-Translate into your preferred language. 00:00 Inside Taiwan’s pigeon-racing world 01:30 Training for a championship 04:51 No. 10: The pigeon closest to Cliff’s heart 08:21 What makes a champion racing pigeon? 14:00 Taiwan’s gruelling five-stage sea races 15:38 How pigeons find their way home 17:48 Building the perfect pigeon loft 20:14 Love and the art of pigeon training 22:34 Getting cleared to race 27:21 The risks of training 30:15 Final preparations and farewells 35:14 Race day: The flight home 38:51 The emotional toll of racing 40:34 The results after five races 42:35 Who will keep the tradition alive? ========== About Inside Out Asia: Some of Asia’s most revealing stories unfold far from the headlines. Inside Out Asia steps into rarely seen worlds to meet the people at their heart, discovering what their stories tell us about a changing Asia. ================ #CNAInsider #InsideOutAsiaCNA #Taiwan #Birds #Pigeon #PigeonLover #Racing #PigeonRacing For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider