In veg news, compassionate living is celebrated in France. Paris Vegan Day attracted more than 4,000 people to La Bellevilloise, a popular venue, in the eastern part of the city. A variety of exhibitors, cooking demonstrations, food stands, seminars on animal welfare, and live music by vegan musicians were all part of this festive 100% plant-based occasion. Vegan ice cream was also enjoyed.

(In French)
Attendee (f): It is delicious! We can savor the taste of fruits. So it is good, it’s really good.

(In French)
Attendee (f): I think it’s very encouraging that there are a lot of associations, festivals, things that are being put in place, because I think this is the future. ANCHOR: The event was organized by Paris Vegan Day, a non-profit cultural association dedicated to promoting the cruelty-free lifestyle.

(In French)
Caroline (f): We have veg meat, but also vegan cosmetics and cleaning products in order to show that it is easy to become vegan and live that way. We have everything we need, so why don’t we change our way of life? It is really the time to take action.

ANCHOR: Our Association members attended and gave a presentation, “Being Vegan, A Solution to Save the Planet.” Delectable plant-based food was also available by Loving Hut, Paris, an international family of restaurants encouraged by Supreme Master Ching Hai to offer nutritious, delicious, and affordable vegan food.

(In French)
Constantin (m): By not eating animal products, we do not participate in the degradation of the environment. Be Veg, Go Green 2 Save the Planet!

(In French)
Caroline (f): Be Veg, Go Green 2 Save the Planet! It’s the solution. ANCHOR: Bravo, Paris Vegan Day and participants, for this wonderful and fun event promoting benevolent choices. May the diet of kindness soon be adopted by all for a heavenly world.

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