by the Hong Kong News Group

[Hong Kong] In May 2004, as part of a project to promote vegetarianism among local residents, fellow initiates from the Hong Kong Center organized an activity entitled “Begin a Beautiful Life with a Vegetarian Diet” in the Tin-shui-wai District, New Territories. The event’s concerts, book fair and vegetarian food fair were warmly received, as the participants enjoyed its positive atmosphere and embraced the healthful concepts of vegetarianism.

Over 200 visitors attended, consuming a large variety of delicious vegetarian snacks prepared by the initiates and asking many insightful questions about vegetarian food preparation and related information.

A display of exquisite vegetarian cookbooks and other publications also attracted many of the guests’ attention, including Master’s sample booklet with its article “Why People Must Be Vegetarian,” which provides a comprehensive discourse on the scientific, health-related and environmental reasons for adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. One young man was so infatuated by the booklet that even the excellent performances going on around him failed to divert his attention. Brothers and sisters are very grateful to Master for offering many such opportunities for people to get enlightened during the event! The venue also featured an elaborate billboard made by fellow initiates to provide detailed answers to common questions about vegetarianism. In addition, the initiates shared their personal experiences regarding vegetarian cooking and other information.

The two creative concerts put on by the initiates during the event added to its joyous atmosphere as the Center’s youngsters presented dance and violin performances and the adults sang songs to the accompaniment of musical instruments. While the songs’ modern melodies and lyrics conveyed the message of vegetarianism, a poetry recitation emphasized the theme of spiritual elevation.

Some visitors who were already vegetarians came to the event because they were attracted by its theme; while others expressed a wish to turn vegetarian after enjoying the performances. All in all, the activity “Begin a Beautiful Life with a Vegetarian Diet” enlivened and brought light to the Tin-shui-wai District, and its success has encouraged Hong Kong initiates to conduct more events to make vegetarianism an integral part of everyday life for the local community.

 

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