Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Dog Meat Served at Nagaland's Hornbill Festival
A German traveler named Alexander Welder shared a video from the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, India.
The video shows food stalls selling dog meat with rice for Rs 350 and dog meat alone for Rs 200.
Some people online were surprised and upset, while others said it's part of the local culture and tradition.
The festival celebrates Nagaland's culture through music, dance, crafts, and food.
The traveler didn't try the dog meat but talked to the sellers and customers about it.
Many people on the internet had different opinions about the practice, with some saying it's sad and others saying it's a part of the region's heritage.
A German travel vlogger, Alexander Welder, shared a video of dog meat being sold at the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.
The festival, held from December 1 to December 10, 2025, celebrates Nagaland's cultural richness.
Dog meat was priced at Rs 350 with rice and Rs 200 alone, with sellers describing the taste as similar to chicken.
The video sparked mixed reactions online, with some defending it as part of regional tradition and others expressing discomfort.
Younger generations in Nagaland are reportedly less likely to continue the tradition of eating dog meat.
- Who
- Alexander Welder, a German travel vlogger
- What
- Dog meat being served at the Hornbill Festival
- When
- December 1 to December 10, 2025
- Where
- Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland, India
- Why
- Part of regional tradition and cultural heritage
- Event
- Hornbill Festival 2025
- Location
- Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland
- Dates
- December 1 to December 10, 2025
- Price of Dog Meat
- Rs 350 (with rice), Rs 200 (alone)
- Vlogger
- Alexander Welder