China, Guangxi, Yulin. June 21st, 2025 The actual day of the Yulin Dog Meat Festival began. Yulin festival doesn't last for ten days. It lasts actually maximum of two days. After that it’s business as usual in Yulin City. Here is a video shared by Chinese activists. Some thoughts of the activists: "Whose kids are these?" "A little act of kindness from everyone won't affect anyone's life, but for the furry children, it means the continuation of their lives." "If there were no people who consume d

Yes, the dog meat trade still exists. Many people are familiar with Yulin Fest; the dog meat lychee festival which takes place during summer solstice June 21st through July1st. But dog meat is consumed all year. There are no animal welfare laws in China, so animals are not protected. It is felt that brutally abusing dogs before death makes the meat more tender. I won't lament on how horrific and barbaric the practices are. I don't have anything to compare to it. Large dogs are illegal to keep in