We receive and publish the letter from the celebrations committee in full Borgo San Giuseppe of Cuneo, with which the members respond to the doubts of the environmentalist acronyms regarding the manifestation of falconry organized as part of the local patronal festival. Me too'municipal administration responded to the words of the organizations with an official statement.
"With a letter published in some online newspapers, our Borgo San Giuseppe Celebration Committee was accused by various environmental associations of having organized a falconry exhibition on the occasion of the Patronal Festival of 28 August and with the patronage of the Municipality of Cuneo. during which the birds of prey would be forced and mistreated, even 'passed through circles of fire'. Reality is much less cinematic. It is a cognitive and didactic demonstration. It is an out-of-place controversy, which first of all damages the professionalism of the falconer. He respects the current legislation on animal protection, he is not a poacher. He has expressly requested specific environmental conditions so as not to stress the birds of prey. Even the seriousness of the municipal administration and the Department in question should not be questioned with regard to respect and protection of the environment and animals: they would never have authorized an event that does not respect laws and regulations in this area. And as far as our Committee is concerned, how can we think that such an event is organized lightly? The organization of a Patronal Festival requires compliance with a lot of rules that we would never dream of breaking or getting around. It amazes us above all that these associations have preferred to raise their voices on some online newspapers when it would have been more serious to contact the Department of Animal Protection or the Borgo San Giuseppe Celebration Committee directly to clarify their ideas and dispel any doubts. We trust that anyone who wants to participate in our event will appreciate what we organize with commitment in respect of everyone, including animals"(LicensedCN).