Avian Flu has hit many Asian countries this year, but Hong Kong, where the disease first spread to humans, has not been affected. Still, there are increasing calls to end the sale of live chickens which are chosen and killed at markets and shops across the city. Should Hong Kong stop the sale of freshly slaughtered chicken? Scientists agree this simple public health measure would reduce the risk of a worldwide pandemic which has killed tens of millions. But what if that measure goes against habit, culture and tradition; and what if no one can calculate the risk? How much is a bird in the hand really worth? Producers Hugh Chiverton and Sophia Yow of Radio Television Hong Kong present A Bird in the Hand as part of our special international collaboration, Global Perspectives: Check-up on World Health.
A Bird in the Hand was produced by Hugh Chiverton and Sophia Yow of Radio Television Hong Kong. This program is part of our special international collaboration, Global Perspectives: Check-up on World Health.
Links:
Chinese Food Symbolism
This site explains the different values associated with food in Chinese culture.
Index China
Try these Chinese recipes for chicken.
Prevention of Avian Influenza
The Government of Hong Kong's website provides advice and instruction on how to prevent bird flu outbreaks.
Global Perspectives Series on World Health
A provocative look at health care around the world. Aging issues, life and death matters, public policy and personal decisions. SOUNDPRINT offers a health "check-up" in a groundbreaking global collaboration of the world's best documentary producers. Tune in for a screening of health issues from around the globe.
Books:
 Potsticker Chronicles: Favorite Chinese Recipes and Family Fables
by: Stuart Chang Berman 2004
 The Chinese Chicken Cookbook: More than 100 Easy-to-Prepare, Authentic Recipes for the American Table
by: Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, San Yan Wong (Illustrator) 2003
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