Fellow practitioners set up a large tent to provide free vegetarian food, which was quickly consumed by the large crowds of participants at the event. The guests enjoyed the food, watched our videotapes, and examined our exhibits. Many visitors, especially the children, enjoyed dancing and taking pictures with our sisters who were dressed in animal-like costumes.

From our past experience, we knew that we might not obtain a quick response from visitors on the spot if we simply distributed Master's sample booklets on the street. So, this time we switched to a new format - providing entertainment shows and free vegetarian food, and found it was an excellent and natural way to share Master's teachings.

^^Many promotional materials and vegetarian dishes are shared at the park venue of the Life Festival.

<<Our sisters, dressed in animal suits, attract young and old visitors alike.

On December 11, the second segment of the vegetarianism activity series was held in Seoul in conjunction with the Korean Federation for the Environment Movement (KFEM), Korea's representative environmental organization and the largest of such groups in Asia, with 73,000 members. Initiates provided a free vegetarian lunch for the 400 delegates attending the annual KFEM conference, who included well-known politicians, entrepreneurs and other regular members.

The conference began with an introduction to the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association by the master of ceremonies, who thanked us for the lunch. As the delegates enjoyed their food, we played our video on vegetarianism. After dinner, our sisters once again performed their animal play. One of our brothers, who is also a member of KFEM and other environmental organizations, briefly explained why we should be vegetarians.

We also held an exhibition in the lobby, set up an information desk to answer questions about vegetarianism and the Quan Yin Method, and played Master's videotaped lectures and the veggie-campaign video. Each participant received Master's sample booklet, our vegetarian pamphlet, and flyers on our vegetarian restaurants and bakeries.

Through this campaign, our Association established excellent relations of mutual trust with these renowned organizations. In addition, our video on vegetarianism has been uploaded to the Korean Quan Yin Websites, and will soon be introduced to all KFEM members.

Our articles about vegetarianism will be published in future KFEM newsletters, and we will also hold joint activities with KFEM in the future. This will help promote vegetarianism and Master's teachings among many members of the public.

 

<<KFEM members line up for the delicious vegetarian food prepared by fellow initiates.

KFEM members simultaneously enjoy their vegetarian food and a performance by fellow initiates dressed in animal suits.>>

 

[Daegu] Through the concerted and dedicated efforts of fellow practitioners from other centers, the Daegu Center held a successful vegetarian promotional activity at the Golden Tour Hotel on the afternoon of December 8. This event was especially designed to introduce diverse vegetarian foods and share culinary skills with the public. A sister who is a cook from Formosa gave a cooking demonstration. Also, a special video was played during the event, providing information about vegetarianism.

About 400 guests attended the activity, far exceeding the number we had expected. We held an additional session so that everyone could participate. All the guests received Master's sample booklets and vegetarian pamphlets; many also purchased vegetarian materials for home preparation.

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