A Dog Spins Over a Water Pool Near the Village of Brodilovo
Date: 07-Mar-05
Country: BULGARIA
Author: Stoyan Nenov SN/ABP
Photo: STOYAN NENOV
During the ritual, a rope is tied round a dog and then twisted and attached to a stake on either sides of the pool. Once the rope is released the dog starts spinning. Animal rights activists say the custom is cruel for the animals, but traditionalists think it boosts the health of the dog.