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Bulgarian PM Condemns Barbaric 'Dog Spinning' Ritual



Boyko Borisov, Bulgaria's Prime Minister has opposed the ancient ritual of dog spinning, which was recently renewed in a south-eastern village, declared it barbarian and called for sanctions.

In dog spinning, which is practised in a south-eastern 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 it falls into the water. This ancient ritual of pagan origin is performed in order to prevent rabies and is a part of the traditional Kukeri rituals

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 Brodilovo, the south-eastern 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 practised 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.

Gosh there are so many things that I fine shocking in Bulgaria and here is yet another one! I am so glad this idiotic ritual has stopped. Well done to so many organisations and the PM who apposed it.

Oddy

I agree Oddball, shocking glad this has now stopped.

oddball wrote:

Gosh there are so many things that I fine shocking in Bulgaria and here is yet another one! I am so glad this idiotic ritual has stopped. Well done to so many organisations and the PM who apposed it.

Oddy

For those that participate "
little things please little minds"
I suppose!! What will they get up to next we wonder??

itchyfeet wrote:

What will they get up to next we wonder??

Boyko Borisov spinning?? Now that would be entertaining.

Very sad this is but at least its stopped and I don't think anything like this will ever occur again in Bulgaria in the future.

pleased to hear this, i have difficulty understanding how people can treat animals in such a way.