# China Honours Dogs as Sacred Lifesavers in Festival

A Miao village in Guizhou, China celebrates Tai Gou Jie, honouring dogs as sacred lifesavers. The festival occurs every seventh month of the lunar calendar. Villagers select a dog, traditionally white female, now including adult males and Xiasi dogs.

https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3372156/why-chinas-heritage-listed-dog-carrying-festival-honours-canines-sacred-lifesavers

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