In Argentina today is celebrated the day of the soull, a date that was chosen in commemoration of the death of Ignacio Lucas Albarracín, one of the main activists against animal protection.
Therefore, in this day and with the aim of promoting and defending the rights of animals, different organizations and NGOs called marches to celebrate the animal day.
The mobilizations in animal day They will take place mainly in downtown Buenos Aires, since protectionists and vegan activists will concentrate on the Obelisk and then march to Congress.
The appointment is at 6:00 p.m. at the Obelisk, while at 6:30 p.m. there will be a march along Cerrito Avenue towards Mayo Avenuefrom where they will reach Parliament.
From there, the activists will explain various projects in defense of the rights of animals and will demand that the Government comply with free and massive castrations.
They will also request that free veterinary hospitals be established, necessary to attend, especially, to the thousands of animals that live on the street; among other demands.
This, given that, at present, rescuers and organizations in defense of animals do not give enough, so they demand the support of the State to guarantee the protection of the rights of all species.
Once installed in the Congress, from where different projects in favor of animal protection will be presented, Videos alluding to the theme will be presented, in addition there will be artistic presentations of animal bands.
Why Argentina celebrates Animal Day on another date
Even though this event It is traditionally celebrated around the world on October 4, in the country April 29 was chosen to commemorate this date.
This, in order to pay tribute to several of the greatest exponents of animal protection, Clemente Onelli and Ignacio Lucas Albarracín, who promoted the first animal protection law and died on April 29, 1926.