Francis Tsang writes on LinkedIn: In the Tibetan communities within China, the slaughtering of domestic yaks during winter has deep cultural roots and is often tied to both practical and ceremonial aspects of life. This practice reflects the close relationship between the Tibetan people, their environment, and their traditional way of life.

Tibetan Buddhism strongly emphasizes treating animals with respect and kindness. The methods used to slaughter yaks are designed to minimize suffering, and the process is often performed by experienced individuals who follow specific ethical guidelines.

Together with Snowland Great Rivers Environmental Protection Association (SGR) Tibetan environmental NGOs, our goal is to ethically purchase and save as many raw Tibetan domestic Yak hides as possible from each herder and farmer family without dumping them in a landfill.