Posted on 03/12/2012 6:47:31 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Two brothers from Beijing have carved out an unusual career - making musical instruments from carrots, potatoes and other vegetables.
Nan Weidong and Nan Weiping have been making playable flutes with everything from leeks to carrots.
Frequent projects see them using a sweet potato as an ocarina, a bamboo shoot as a flute, and a yam might become a whistle.
The pair make a living from their instruments which have seen them appear on Chinese talent shows and other high-profile performances, which pay up to $8,000 a time.
Each does however, require a new set of instruments, as the vegetables begin to rot after just a few days.
When everything going on around us, it’s great to stop and laugh. Thanks.
I think I’m still champion, 3 ain’t nuthin!!
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