Yulin Dog Meat Festival (The Dragon Splits)

The Lychee and Dog Meat Festival, commonly referred to as Yulin Dog Meat Festival, is an annual celebration held in Yulin, Guangxi, China, during the summer solstice in which festival goers eat dog meat and lychees. The festival began in 2009 and spans about ten days during which it is estimated that 10,000–15,000 dogs are consumed.

Because of the nature of the festival, it has drawn mass outcry locally and internationally. Various animal rights groups have condemned the festival and call for the end of it. Annually, the China Uncensored podcast show (a part of the New Tang Dynasty Television) has heavily criticized it.

The most recent festival was held on June 2017 but it has been expected as the Chinese Insurgency spreads, the festival may not be held on the following years.