Paris’ famed cabaret venue Moulin Rouge has been hailed for ‘getting with the times’ after backlash from some of its controversial shows…
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Moulin Rouge is finally putting an end to live animal performances.
The famed cabaret venue recently came under fire for one of its controversial productions – which sees terrestrial snakes being submerged underwater.
Paris officials from the mayoral office reportedly sent a letter to the Moulin Rouge, arguing that the species of pythons used should stay on land.
It added: “They may be strong swimmers, but the staging does not take into account the species’ natural behaviour.”
Activists also claimed they had witnessed the snakes trying to keep their heads above water during the routine.
Moulin Rouge ‘aware’ of animal welfare
However, the iconic establishment has now confirmed the snake show will be banned, saying it its ‘aware of societal developments on animal welfare’.
It has also broken a 134-year-old tradition, confirming to vegan charity PETA that all live animal performances will be scrapped.
The famed cabaret venue recently came under fire for one of its controversial productions - which sees terrestrial snakes being submerged underwater. Photo © Mark Kostich via Adobe Stock
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‘Get with the times’
“This news has been a long time coming!” said PETA’s Mimi Bekhechi.
“For over a decade, we have been calling on the Moulin Rouge to stop treating animals as living props for human amusement.
“We celebrate the Moulin Rouge’s decision to get with the times and encourage other venues still exploiting animals in dated shows to follow suit.”
The charity added that the venue’s dancers have ‘long been recognised for providing quality entertainment’. But, says the ‘use and abuse of animals in the name of entertainment is no longer acceptable to compassionate viewers’.
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