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Photos: China’s dog meat festival opens despite ban rumours

A man sits behind his pet dogs near a restaurant which serves dog meat in Yulin, in China's southern Guangxi region. The dog meat festival opened in Yulin on June 21 with butchers hacking slabs of canines and cooks frying the flesh after rumours that authorities would impose a ban this year. According to animal rights groups vendors and officials reached a compromise and set a limit of two dogs displayed per stall. The market also features poultry, tanks of fish and vegetables and fruit, including big bundles of lychees. (AFP)

Updated on: Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM IST

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A man sits behind his pet dogs near a restaurant which serves dog meat in Yulin, in China's southern Guangxi region. The dog meat festival opened in Yulin on June 21 with butchers hacking slabs of canines and cooks frying the flesh after rumours that authorities would impose a ban this year. According to animal rights groups vendors and officials reached a compromise and set a limit of two dogs displayed per stall. The market also features poultry, tanks of fish and vegetables and fruit, including big bundles of lychees. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM

A man sits behind his pet dogs near a restaurant which serves dog meat in Yulin, in China's southern Guangxi region. The dog meat festival opened in Yulin on June 21 with butchers hacking slabs of canines and cooks frying the flesh after rumours that authorities would impose a ban this year. According to animal rights groups vendors and officials reached a compromise and set a limit of two dogs displayed per stall. The market also features poultry, tanks of fish and vegetables and fruit, including big bundles of lychees. (AFP)

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Puppies are seen in a cage at a dog meat market in Yulin, in China's southern Guangxi region. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM

Puppies are seen in a cage at a dog meat market in Yulin, in China's southern Guangxi region. (AFP)

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A vendor stands behind boards that he uses to chop dog meat at the Nanqiao market in Yulin, China. Thousands of dogs have traditionally been killed during the festival in conditions activists describe as brutal. The animals are beaten and boiled alive in the belief that the more terrified they are, the tastier the meat. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM

A vendor stands behind boards that he uses to chop dog meat at the Nanqiao market in Yulin, China. Thousands of dogs have traditionally been killed during the festival in conditions activists describe as brutal. The animals are beaten and boiled alive in the belief that the more terrified they are, the tastier the meat. (AFP)

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A vendor sells dog meat to a customer at the Nanqiao market in Yulin. Dog meat consumption is not illegal in China, but animal rights groups have sought to stop its sale at the annual festival. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM

A vendor sells dog meat to a customer at the Nanqiao market in Yulin. Dog meat consumption is not illegal in China, but animal rights groups have sought to stop its sale at the annual festival. (AFP)

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Dog meat is served at a restaurant in Yulin. According to meat sellers activists’ protests have actually attracted greater attention and encouraged more people to eat the meat. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM

Dog meat is served at a restaurant in Yulin. According to meat sellers activists’ protests have actually attracted greater attention and encouraged more people to eat the meat. (AFP)

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The residents of Yulin consider dog meat a part of their local culture. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM

The residents of Yulin consider dog meat a part of their local culture. (AFP)

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Vendors stand behind a pile of dog meat at the Nanqiao market in Yulin, China. According to Human Society International(HSI) reports 10 million to 20 million dogs are killed for food annually in China. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM

Vendors stand behind a pile of dog meat at the Nanqiao market in Yulin, China. According to Human Society International(HSI) reports 10 million to 20 million dogs are killed for food annually in China. (AFP)

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A vendor chops dog meat at the Nanqiao market in Yulin. Despite the fact that there does not seem to be a ban on dog meat authorities claim that the festival appears to be smaller this year with fewer dogs losing their lives. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM

A vendor chops dog meat at the Nanqiao market in Yulin. Despite the fact that there does not seem to be a ban on dog meat authorities claim that the festival appears to be smaller this year with fewer dogs losing their lives. (AFP)

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People eat dog meat at a restaurant in Yulin on the opening day of the dog meat festival. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2017 3:24 PM

People eat dog meat at a restaurant in Yulin on the opening day of the dog meat festival. (AFP)

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