Since 1990, in southern China, the Yulin dog meat festival is held, where, as the name suggests, dog meat is consumed.Many activists fight every year for the end of this “tradition,” but the Chinese government (which observes the popularity and media coverage of such an event) does not plan not to do so.
In this article by Animal Expert, we show the main facts and the history of the consumption of dog meat since in Latin America and Europe the ancestors also ate pet meat, both out of hunger and by habit, we will also explain some irregularities that occur during this festival, as well as the concept that many Asians have about the consumption of dog meat.Continue reading this article about the Yulin Festival: Dog Meat in China.
- Currently we find dogs in almost every household in the world.
- For this very reason.
- Many people find that eating dog meat is unpleasant and monstrous because they do not understand how humans can feed on such a noble animal.
However, it is also a reality that many people have no problem eating taboo foods for other societies such as cows (a sacred animal in India), pigs (banned in Islam and Judaism) and horses 40 very disapproved of 41.). Rabbits, guinea pigs or whales are other examples of foods that are taboo in other societies.
Valuing which animals should be part of the human diet and what should not be a controversial or controversial topic is simply an analysis of habits, culture and society, after all, shape the population’s vision and orient it towards one or the other.side of a line of acceptance and driving.
Knowing that ancient Aztecs fed dog meat may seem distant and primitive, a reprehensible but understandable behavior at the time, but would it be equally understandable if you knew that this practice was experienced in the twenties in France and Switzerland in 1996?in some countries to fight hunger, would it be less cruel?
The Yulin festival began in 1990 and was aimed at celebrating the summer solstice from July 21.A total of 10,000 dogs are slaughtered and tasted by Asian residents and tourists, considered to promote the good luck and health of those who consume it.
However, this is not the beginning of dog meat consumption in China.Previously, in times of war that caused great hunger among citizens, the government had decreed that dogs should be considered as food and not as pets.For this same reason, breeds like the Shar Pei were on the brink of extinction.
Today’s Chinese society is divided because the consumption of dog meat has its defenders and detractors, both sides fight for their beliefs and opinions, the Chinese government, for its part, is impartial, claiming that it is not promoting the event, also claims to act forcefully in the face of the theft and poisoning of pets.
Eating dog meat is a controversial, taboo or unpleasant subject according to everyone’s opinion, however, during the Yulin festival, some surveys concluded that:
Each year the festival brings together Chinese and foreign activists, Buddhists and animal rights activists, telling those who practice killing dogs for consumption.Large sums of money are used to save dogs and even serious disturbances occur.Despite this, it seems that no one can stop this unpleasant event.
The practices at the Yulin festival horrify people from all over the world who don’t hesitate to get involved to close the next festival. Advertisements such as Gisele Bundchen have already called for the end of the Yulin festival by the Chinese government.The festival is impossible if the current Chinese government does not intervene, however, small actions can help change this dramatic reality, these are:
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to save them and end the Yulin festival, but if we put this information on our side, we can generate an impact and even discussions that can speed up the end of the festival Do you have a proposal?If you have an idea of how we can help you, comment and give your opinion and be sure to share this information with as many people as possible.
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