Loss of a Beloved Companion
Henry Thia, a 73-year-old local actor and comedian, has lost his beloved sun conure, Sunny, which flew away from his home in Sengkang. Thia posted a notice on Instagram, offering a reward to anyone able to find Sunny, his sun conure, which flew away from his home at about 2pm on April 16, 2018. Concern and Hope
Thia expressed his concern and hope that Sunny was still near his home, stating, “I firmly believe that the bird did not fly far and should still be somewhere near my home in Sengkang.” He also mentioned that he would give a hongbao to anyone who can find Sunny and return it to him. The actor, who starred in Chinese New Year comedy I Want To Be Boss (2025), also mentioned the bird that flew away in March. “I adopted the bird from its previous owner who could not keep it due to family matters,” Thia said. A Bird Lover’s Story
Thia has a long history of bird ownership and was even more passionate about birds during his younger days. He had kept more than 100 birds at home at one point, with bird cages hung from bamboo poles meant for drying laundry. “They made so much noise that my wife almost fainted,” he quipped. Thia took his birds to singing competitions from time to time, and the most expensive bird he bought was a green parrot with “great eloquence”. “I spent about $5,800 to buy that parrot, and sold it at a loss later,” he said. Lessons Learned
Thia’s experience with Sunny’s flight has taught him to be more careful with his birds. He admitted that he was too careless, as his birds are timid and can be frightened by thunder on rainy days. However, he still believes that Sunny did not fly far and should still be near his home. Reuniting with a Beloved Companion
Thia’s story highlights the joy and concern that comes with losing a beloved companion. The experience has also taught him to be more mindful and careful with his birds in the future. As he waits for Sunny’s return, he remains hopeful and continues to search for his lost bird.
- Sunny’s flight has sparked a sense of concern and hope in Thia’s heart.
- The actor’s experience with Sunny’s flight has taught him to be more careful with his birds.
- Thia’s love for birds is evident in his long history of ownership and his passion for their care.
| Reasons for Thia’s concern and hope | Example of Thia’s passion for birds |
|---|---|
| Sunny did not fly far and should still be near Thia’s home. | Thia’s experience with keeping six sun conures and his previous bird that flew away in March. |
“I love Sunny the most due to its beautiful colour – a rare reddish-yellow – and it’s very good at ‘talking’,”
- Definitions
- Sun conure (or sun parakeet): a type of parrot native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- Timid: lacking confidence or courage, especially in the face of danger or a new situation.
- Hongbao: a traditional Chinese red envelope containing money, often given as a gift to children or for special occasions.
- Eloquence: the quality of being able to express oneself clearly and persuasively in speech or writing.
Key Takeaways
* Henry Thia is a local actor and comedian who has lost his beloved sun conure, Sunny. * Thia expressed his concern and hope that Sunny was still near his home in Sengkang. * Thia has a long history of bird ownership and was more passionate about birds during his younger days. * Thia’s experience with Sunny’s flight has taught him to be more careful with his birds. * Thia remains hopeful and continues to search for Sunny’s return.
