Author: Maya luz Hartog

Lisbon

Bullfighting tradition in Portugal: when will it end?

Bullfighting: it may just sound like a Spanish tradition. But in many other countries including France, Mexico and Portugal, this tradition is also a big part of the culture. The practice has come under fire over the past few decades. In 2022, is it still okay to harm and kill an animal for entertainment? The Portuguese tradition of bullfighting is a bit different from the … Continue reading Bullfighting tradition in Portugal: when will it end?

Maya luz Hartog
Features, Film Review

Cow: An emotional gateway into veganism

‘Cow’ portrays the life of Luma, a cow who spends her life on a British dairy farm. The documentary shows her experience first-hand, which shows the harsh reality of how humans get ownership of the milk they consume in their daily lives. In the first few moments of Cow, we meet Luma while she is giving birth. She meets her calf and licks it clean … Continue reading Cow: An emotional gateway into veganism

Maya luz Hartog
Amsterdam

Nightlife will open up again: ‘It’s a two-sided feeling’

On Saturday the 25th of September, multiple nationwide covid measures will be lifted. This includes the Coronapass, which entails that guests at restaurants, bars, museums and other establishments will have to show proof of vaccination, proof for recovering from the virus or a negative covid test to be able to enter. Business owners are divided over this new rule. But the people at Shots Breda … Continue reading Nightlife will open up again: ‘It’s a two-sided feeling’

Maya luz Hartog