Nepal Dog Festival Celebrates And Thanks Dogs For Being Loyal Friends (PHOTOS)

When we hear "dog festival," we might cringe as we remember the recent Yulin festival in China, but animal lovers like Ricky Gervais, a school teacher and rescue organizations stepped up and saved many animals' lives during that dark weekend.

But Nepal's dog festival is very different. Diwali is a "festival of lights" celebrated by millions of Hindus every year in places like India and Nepal. In Nepal, one day, called Kukur Tihar (also known as Swanti in the Newar region), is set aside and dedicated to man's best friend, according to The Mind Unleashed.

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Nepal, India, China, Dogs