Bird cage craftsmen, Hoi An

"One of the main traditional hobbies of the locals is to build and adorn bird cages. The Hanoi bird market became the centre of creativity where craftsmen villagers whittle the bamboo splints to make the bottom of cages together with making and decorating the brims and assembling the parts, while​ the locals handle the business ​of selling birds, birdcages and food. 

"Here I was welcomed to record the sounds by the bird sellers. Sadly a birdcage can contain ten birds, which unfortunately does not leave much space for them to move as is reflected in this recording."

Hoi An sound recorded by Rafael Diogo. Part of the Hoi An sound guide at www.citiesandmemory.com