Yulin Dog Meat Festival is an annual celebration held in Yulin, Guangxi, China during the summer solstice in which festival-goers eat dog meat.
The festival began in 2009 and spans about ten days between June 21-30th during which it is estimated that 10,000 - 15,000 dogs are tortured and then consumed.
The dog meat festival specifically started during the summer solstice because eating during the summer brings good health and luck. It’s an appalling belief that most western cultures find backward and downright disgusting. This is where the controversy lies and why it has become a hot spot for activists all over the world.
The primary reason for this is the inhumane and brutal slaughtering of the dogs that are done publicly that, should be illegal simply because of the unsanitary conditions in which the slaughtering is taking place. Even though there are almost no animal welfare laws in East Asia regarding the treatment of animals, there are laws in place regarding health certificates of the dogs that are to be eaten.
There are also complaints and evidence that shows that dog meat traders are bringing dogs across borders to be sold to the butchers for the festival. Many are stolen pets from owners, as indicated by their collars that are still around their necks, that love their dogs immensely which makes it unbearable to even think about.
21 мар 2022
