Busy Hong Kong residents can buy their chicken and rooster balls online from 'chickenfluencer' Moon
The television series Metropolis is airing its final season, recently featuring a global report on the diverse cultural and practical roles of chickens. The episode highlighted practices ranging from online poultry sales in Hong Kong to the use of chickens in therapeutic care for elderly patients in France.
The long-running television program Metropolis is concluding its twenty-three-season run, providing viewers with final glimpses into global perspectives on everyday topics. In its latest episode, the show explored the cultural significance of chickens worldwide, noting that the species accounts for a staggering global population of thirty-three billion. Presenter Stef Biemans highlighted diverse practices, including those in Hong Kong where an online influencer manages a thriving digital business selling chickens and specialty food items to busy residents.
The documentary also investigated a nuisance population of seven hundred chickens in Torrevieja, Spain, which prompted municipal intervention after residents complained about early morning noise. Additionally, the show featured a unique therapeutic project in Brittany, France, where chickens are used to interact with Alzheimer's patients in nursing homes. These stories underscored the versatile role the animal plays in various societies, from economic engines in urban centers to sources of companionship for the elderly, marking a reflective end to the celebrated international series.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
