Dog-Meat Festival Controversy

The 2011 dog-meat festival in China ( which has been executed since 1389) was stopped by tens of thousands online protests. This tradition is a commemoration of a local military victory. The dogs in the city were killed so that they wouldn't bark and warn the enemy their presence. As a matter of fact, currently, some butcher's cut the dog's live to ensure it's freshness. However, not all of China agrees with this holiday; 91% of China (according to polls) say NO to this carnival. Daugherty alternates with different views on the ban of this festival as she mentions many who approve of this action and then one opposition who believes, " There’s nothing wrong with eating dogs. If they’re farmed in an inhumane fashion, then go after the farmers. No need to ban dog meat altogether".