Have you ever seen pigs running around in a forest, eating acorns and nuts? Well, when that happens, it’s called pannage!
In the olden days, people used to let their pigs roam around in forests to eat whatever they could find. This made the pigs happy, and also helped the forest because the pigs ate the acorns that fell from the trees. You see, too many acorns can be bad for a forest, so the pigs helped keep it healthy.
Nowadays, in some parts of the world, people still let their pigs roam around in forests for a short period every year. This is called pannage. Today, instead of just letting pigs eat whatever they can find, farmers might also give them special food to make sure they stay healthy.
Pannage is a way to help both the pigs and the forest, and it’s a fun tradition that has been passed down for many years.