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The trade of Java sparrows

Javanese sparrows have been kept as pet birds for centuries. For example, the Japanese introduced Javanese sparrows from China as pets during the Edo period.

Java Sparrows and China Culture

It is said that China began to raise Javanese sparrows 400 years ago. Therefore, Javanese sparrows are often used as "media birds" in China's divination. The fortune teller first releases the Javanese sparrow from the box, then the sparrow will draw a mark in the box, and then the fortune teller will explain the mark to the guests according to the mark. This kind of divination is the most popular in Temple Street in Hong Kong.