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BLIA Florida Chapter Participated in the Veg Fest to Promote "Vege Plan A"

BLIA's promotion of "Vege Plan A" aims to achieve carbon reduction, animal protection, and Earth conservation through a plant-based diet. photo/The Life News Agency

Albert Lin, The Merit Times staff writer

November 6, 2023

The largest and oldest vegetarian promotion event in the United States, Veg Fest, kicked off on October 28th. This year's Veg Fest featured over 100 sponsors and more than 200 exhibitors promoting vegetarian lifestyle. Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Florida Chapter was one of the participating exhibitors, actively promoting "Vege Plan A."

BLIA Florida Chapter actively promoted "Vege Plan A." photo/The Life News Agency

Veg Fest organizers invited 25 vegetarian restaurant operators from Central Florida to set up an "Food Truck Street" in the city park, presenting the concept of a "Food Plaza." The event featured outdoor dining areas under the shade of trees, surrounded by a children's play area, a fruit and vegetable planting zone, a lecture area, a hands-on craft experience zone, and a pet adoption area.

The concept of Veg Fest aligns with BLIA's promotion of "Vege Plan A," both aiming to achieve carbon reduction, animal protection, and Earth conservation through a plant-based diet. BLIA Florida Chapter Lotus Subchapter organized an interactive game called "2023 Vegetable and Fruit Presidential Election," bringing joy to the attendees.

Guest Sophia mentioned that Veg Fest allowed them to discover various vegetarian cuisines and provided children with the opportunity to experience different cultures.

Veg Fest allowed guests to discover various vegetarian cuisines and provided children with the opportunity to experience different cultures. photo/The Life News Agency

Guests Jane and Lisa, who are teachers, inquired about the possibility of including a visit to Guang Ming Temple (IBPS Orlando) as part of their outdoor educational activities after hearing Peter's introduction to BLIA Florida Chapter Lotus Subchapter. They aimed to introduce their students to different religions (Buddhism) and cultures.

BLIA Florida Chapter Acting President Lu Qiuhong expressed that BLIA Florida Chapter participates in Veg Fest every year, dedicating efforts to promote "Vege Plan A." He hopes that everyone can apply this concept to other aspects of life, loving life, protecting the environment, and balancing ecosystems.

全美最大型、歷史最悠久的蔬食推廣活動-Veg Fest,於10月28日在美國佛州奧蘭多華麗開啓,超過100個以上的贊助廠商以及200個以上的參展單位共同來推廣蔬食生活。身為參展單位之一的國際佛光會佛羅里達協會當仁不讓,早早便將參展攤位佈置妥當,活力十足地推廣「蔬食A計劃」。

整個蔬食嘉年華場地邀集了中佛州25家以上的蔬食餐廳業者,以外賣餐車的方式,集結成「美食一條街」,旁邊則是在樹蔭下的草地上佈置成的用餐區,將整個「美食廣場」的概念完整的呈現在市立公園裡。

圍繞著參展攤位則規劃有兒童遊戲區、蔬果種植區、講座區、手作體驗區以及寵物認養區……等琳瑯滿目適合全家共遊、親子體驗的活動。整個「蔬食嘉年華」的企劃與佛光會推廣的「蔬食A計劃」的理念相當契合,都是希望藉由蔬果飲食的開始,達到減碳、護生、愛地球的生活態度。

國際佛光會佛羅里達協會蓮花分會也在參展攤位上特別準備了應景的互動遊戲-「2023蔬果總統大選」與來賓同樂。2023蔬果總統大選共有3位候選人,分別是胡蘿蔔、蕃茄與茄子,來賓若答對蔬果益智問答,則可換取選票一枚,答對的問題越多,便可換取越多枚的選票投給心目中的理想候選人。希望大家都能夠運用自己的知識,智慧地投票來選出今年的蔬果總統。

攤位來賓Sophia和鄰居分別帶著自己的小孩前來交流,她說蔬食嘉年華不僅認識多樣蔬食,也是一個讓小孩見識不同文化的好機會,兩位小朋友們也都非常開心獲贈Q版三好悉達多貼紙。

來賓Jane及Lisa是兩位國小/中老師,則是在聽取蓮花分會會長Peter對光明寺的簡介後,更進一步詢問是否能將參訪光明寺列為戶外教學活動之一,以便讓學生們能認識不同的宗教(佛教)及文化。

國際佛光會佛羅里達協會代理會長呂秋宏則表示,佛羅里達協會長久以來連年參與蔬食嘉年華的活動,致力推動「蔬食A計劃」。健康美味的蔬食,只是一個開端,更希望大家能將這個理念應用到生活中的其他層面,能夠愛護生命、保護環境及平衡生態,一起開啟全面性的蔬活人生。

14 11 2023

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