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The Complete Guide to Yulin Dog Meat Festival and its Impact on Animal Rights

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The consumption of dog meat has been a part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. It has been a delicacy and considered as an aphrodisiac in ancient China. The consumption of dog meat is still widespread in some parts of China even today and this leads to many controversies about its health risks, animal welfare, and cultural practices.The Chinese government has banned the trade since 1958, but it continues to be done illegally in rural areas. There are many reasons why people eat dogs, such as religious beliefs and cultural tradition.In recent years, animal rights organizations have been working tirelessly to rescue dogs from being consumed by humans and put them up for adoption instead. The Yulin Dog Meat Festival is an annual event that has been held in Yulin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It has garnered significant international attention and controversy due to its association with the slaughter and consumption of dogs. The festival has faced widespread critic