RIGHT: Zhu Jianqiang the lucky pig, who survived for 36 days buried in the rubble of his sty by drinking rainwaterA lucky pig in China who survived the deadly earthquake of 2008 has been spared ending up as a meal - after being made an honorary citizen.
The pig, named Zhu Jianqiang, was destined for the butcher before the devastating earthquake struck China in May 2008, claimign 68,000 lives. He was buried under the rubble of his sty, and only pulled free a month later after 36 days without food.
Now Zhu - whose name apparently means 'strong willed' - is being thrown a 're-birthday' party by villager near Chengdu to mark his survival, and being made an honorary citizen.
They believe the fortunate pig brings them good luck.
'He is a good omen for all of us. He survived by drinking rainwater and eating charcoal and now he lives the life of a small god. It shows that if we get through adversity we can also be a lucky swine,' explained one villager.
http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/831050-lucky-pig-made-honorary-citizen
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