Asia Album: Turtledove chirping contest held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- A turtledove chirping contest took place on Sunday in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, attracting many tourists and locals. Hundreds of bird cages were hung highly in the air, and judges stood below to score.

Yogyakarta is not only one of the oldest cities on Java Island but also one of the artistic birthplaces of Javanese culture. People here like to keep birds, and the chirping contest is held every year.