article_snippet: But the local villagers who organised the event have defended the dogfights as necessary 'entertainment' in an isolated part of northern China.
article_snippet: He said: 'People in the city criticise our dogfights but People in the city have all sorts of money to pay for entertainments which we don't have access to. 
article_snippet: Despite the vicious scenes sparking outrage, organisers have insisted that the dogfights are part of the traditional 'entertainment' in the area .
article_snippet: Dogfighting is illegal, but only if it involves bets.
article_snippet: Simply allowing the animals to fight purely for entertainment comes into a grey area where it is difficult to prosecute anyone involved.
highlights_snippet: But organisers defend brutal bloodsport as simple 'entertainment'
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