Boknal, a traditional Korean holiday, has a long history, but its culture and customs have been gradually changing in recent years. Let's take a look at these changes.
In the past, dog meat dishes were the representative food on Boknal, you all know this through this article, right? However, as negative perceptions of dog meat have spread recently, many people have started choosing other meats such as chicken or pork instead of dog meat. It may sound strange to have a traditional culture that does not eat representative dishes, but we should focus on the fact that this culture has not survived, but has only changed!
Also, as the number of vegetarians increases, the number of people who avoid eating meat itself is also increasing. Accordingly, healthy vegetarian dishes are becoming popular on Boknal instead of nutritious foods.
In addition, recently, the number of people who celebrate Boknal in various ways, such as gathering with family and friends and enjoying a barbecue outdoors, has increased. This can be seen as a departure from the traditional Boknal culture and the creation of a new trend.
As a specific example, first, there is a pet protection campaign to celebrate Boknal. Many animal protection groups are said to be conducting campaigns to raise awareness about the prevention of pet abuse and adoption of abandoned animals on Boknal. This can be seen as reflecting negative perceptions about dog meat consumption.
