from 2019.....
Do Haitians eat cats? (the shocking truth)
bySLAYER L-March 27, 2019
I'm about to spill the beans and let you in on a little secret.
"Do Haitians eat cats" is one of the most frequently asked questions asked of Haitians in elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and professional settings.
Many Haitians feel uncomfortable answering this question. I, on the other hand, don't have this problem.
Get ready. This one will surprise you.Do Haitians eat cats?
Yes, they eat cats. However, eating cat meat is not a daily or nationwide practice. Haitians mostly eat cats on December 24th in a national festivity called "Reveyon", a big Christmas party.
This is exclusively known to a select group of
Haitians found mostly in the countryside and remote villages.
Now I know you have many questions that need answers. I will answer some of them right here for you.
You're ready? Let's go.Why do Haitians eat cats?Contrary to popular belief, Haitians don't eat cats because they are poor and hungry. They eat cats because it's a tradition.
Eating cats is not a new habit but an old tradition that started long ago in slavery.
For instance, runaway slaves hunted, killed, and ate wild
cats deep in Haiti's forest and treacherous mountains many years before Haiti became a nation.
So the practice of eating cats is just as old as Haiti herself.Do Haitians eat other types of animals?Yes. Haitians eat cows, goats, sheep, chickens, pork, etc., but
cat meat is a delicacy that many from the countryside simply can't resist.
Look...
...having a Reveyon without a cat is like celebrating Thanksgiving without a turkey. Unless you are a vegetarian, some just have to have it.
Why? Well, again, it's an old tradition.Do Haitians eat Dogs?
NO. Haitians do not eat dogs. I can guarantee you this is among many types of meats Haitians will not touch.
This one is for the Asians.Do Haitians eat ducks and geese?Yes. Haitians do eat ducks and geese meat and eggs just like in the US and Canada.Do Haitians eat pets?If an animal is raised as a pet, Haitians will not eat it because, at this point, the animal is seen as part of the family.Why is it legal to eat cats in Haiti?Some Haitians eat cat's meat freely for three reasons:
- There are no laws designed to prevent people from eating cats.
- Most Haitians do not have a human-like relationship with their pets.
- Some see cats just like pork, beef, and chicken. So there is no discrimination.
There is no preferential treatment. Meat is meat--whether it is from cats or any other large animals. What does cat meat taste like?
Cat meat actually tastes like chicken. A scientific explanation for this similarity is that because many animals evolve from a common ancestor, they often taste the same even when they smell differently.
https://www.haitianreport.com/2019/03/d ... s.html?m=1