Mayor Pardons Pig In New South Florida Christmas Tradition

Miami FL

23 December, 2020

10:07 AM

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MIAMI, FL — Chans the pig has been saved from the butcher block. This young pig, rescued from a Homestead slaughterhouse, was pardoned by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Monday outside Latin Café's Brickell location. He'll live the rest of his days at Aguacate Sanctuary of Love, a vegan eatery, wellness center and animal sanctuary at 12100 SW 43rd Street in Miami. The sanctuary was founded by Daney Cabrera, a real estate agent who became a vegan and animal activist. According to Aguacate's website, she's taken in numerous animals – including last year's pardoned piggies. She feels it's her calling to educate the Hispanic community about animal cruelty. Chans the pig celebrates his newfound freedom by eating some fruit. (Miami-Dade County) Latin Café, which serves meat-heavy, Cuban-inspired dishes, started the pig pardoning tradition three years ago when it first opened its Brickell restaurant. "Usually, people do a turkey pardoning, but since we're a Latin community and we usually eat pork, we do a pig pardoning," said Alex Martin, restaurant manager. Many Hispanic cultures, including Cubans, celebrate Noechebuena on Christmas Eve. A staple of this holiday meal is lechón asado or roast pork. But this year, Chans won't have to worry about that as he adjusts to his new life at Aguacate. Here are some additional Christmas 2020 stories: Christmas Weekend 2020 Mall Hours In MiamiDreaming Of A Green Christmas? Falling Iguanas Expected In MiamiHow To Have A Very Merry And Safe Christmas In FloridaVideo Shows Miami Police Delivering Surprise Bike To 11-Year-OldRestaurants Open On Christmas 2020 In MiamiHoliday Curfews Extended For Miami-Dade County ResidentsAs Puppy Scams Peak, Adopt A Pet Instead At A Shelter Near MiamiFlorida's Santas, Mrs. Clauses Adapt In The Era Of CoronavirusWhat's Open, Closed In Miami-Dade County Christmas Weekend 2020Publix, Walmart: Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In MiamiChristmas Bird Count: How To Find An Active Circle Near MiamiSee The Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure Indoors In Miami-Dade County