Bulgarian Police Detained a 46-year-old Man who Shot a Dog
Police officers from Tvarditsa detained a 46-year-old man who caused the death of a domestic dog, the press center of the regional police announced
HOT: » Assessing the Legacy of Bulgaria's "Denkov" Cabinet: Achievements, Failures, and What Comes Next
Boyko Borisov, Bulgaria's Prime Minister has opposed the ancient ritual of dog spinning, which was recently renewed in a southeastern village, declared it barbarian and called for sanctions.
In dog spinning, which is practiced in Brodilovo, a southeastern Bulgarian village, at the beginning of March, a dog is suspended above water on a rope.
The dog is turned repeatedly in a given direction to wind the rope, then released so that it spins rapidly in the opposite direction as the rope unwinds, until the dog falls into the water. The locals claim that the dog is not supposed to be physically hurt.
This ancient ritual of pagan origin is performed in order to prevent rabies and is a part of the traditional Kukeri rituals.
After it was banned by the local authorities in 2006, on Saturday, March 6, the ritual was performed again by Brodilovo.
The Prime Minister has discussed the issue with Chief Prosecutor Boris Velchev and both have agreed that the new animal protection law should include sanctions for animal torture.
According to the draft law on animal cruelty incrimination, which was accepted by the Parliament on first reading in February, those who injure an animal on purpose will face probation and a fine of BGN 3000.
The Mayor of the Tsarevo Municipality, where Brodilovo is located, the southeastern Bulgarian village that has renewed the ancient ritual, however, has stated there is nothing wrong with it.
Even though he personally prohibited the tradition in 2005, when the Brodilovo citizens faced sanctions, Mayor Petko Arnaudov has explained nothing wrong is supposed to happen to dogs 'participating' in it.
Dog spinning – or trichane, as locals call it - is now practiced only in Brodilovo. In 2005, the foreign media found out about the tradition and the world was outraged by its cruelty. Bulgarian animal welfare organizations also stood firmly against it.
Many of the folklore traditions of Southeastern Bulgaria dating back to pagan times are world-renowned for their uniqueness - such as the fire-dancing or nestinarstvo, which is practiced only in this region.
A video of the dog spinning - or trichane - ritual performed on March 6, 2011, in Brodilovo is available HERE
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
Bulgaria is set to experience favorable weather conditions on March 29, with mostly sunny skies forecasted across the country
A new ordinance aimed at improving road safety by enhancing traffic light regulations has been drafted and released for public discussion by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Transport
Google, Amazon, Meta, and Apple are among the tech giants slated to convene in Sofia for a landmark event in 2025
In anticipation of the forthcoming adoption of regulations on packaging and packaging waste, the Association Polymers is spearheading a critical discussion on the pivotal role of recycling
Bulgaria is grappling with a staggering burden of cardiovascular diseases, with more than 6 million new cases and over 1.8 million deaths reported annually
A bomb signal was received this morning at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022