‘What? World Vegan Day is an opportunity for vegans and their friends to celebrate and promote veganism
When? World Vegan Day is every year on November 1st (since 1994)
Why? The world’s first Vegan Society was born on November 1st 1944 – started by Donald Watson and friends.
Where? World Vegan Day is celebrated internationally all over the world.
How? November 1st is celebrated in many different ways,
from a simple birthday party to a full vegan festival
with exhibitions of vegan food and products, talks on nutrition and cooking demonstrations.’
(See www.worldveganday.org.uk for more details)
Long live veganism… for the long lives of all beings!
Read up on the inspiring interview with Donald Watson (1910-2005) –
http://www.foodsforlife.org.uk/people/Donald-Watson-Vegan/Donald-Watson.html
who formed the word ‘vegan’ from the begining and end of the word ‘vegetarian’.
Donald Watson reminds me of how powerful words can be…
A: I’m vegan.
B: What’s that?
A: Let me share……. [and an ideal of universal kindness is thus shared :-]
Terrible demons are easier subdued when named.
Our better angels are easier nurtured when called upon too.
May more of the world be vegans every day.
I missed the world vegan day last year. This year in 2010, I’m ready. I may head to the buddist temple and feast on a vegan meal.
Can’t wait.