It is known that Chinese people have some special and perhaps strange-to-Westerners tastes, since their menu includes, insects, reptiles and pets such as dogs!

Indeed, many Chinese celebrate the summer solstice by eating dogs, although this year, the residents of Yulin advanced its celebrations to avoid protests by animal rights activists.

The residents changed the date for their annual festival where they gather to celebrate the longest day of the year by slaughtering and eating dogs.

The shocking photos of the festival caused the anger of the animal rights activists.

As for why Chinese eat dogs, it is supposed to help them remain healthy in winter, although according to experts eating these animals pose a risk to public health, since they are not vaccinated and are not get checked by veterinarian.