Since March, Golden Year 3 (2006), the initiates in the south of France have shared Master´s Alternative Living leaflet with the inhabitants of this area, which extends for more than 500 km (311 miles). From Perpignan to Monaco via Montpellier, Nîmes, Marseilles, Nice, Cannes and Toulon, leaflets were distributed in personal letter-boxes, public places, open air markets, shopping centers, stations, libraries, schools, vegetarian restaurants, pharmacies and organic food shops.

During our trip, we also gave leaflets to truck drivers in rest areas. Many were pleased when they read Master´s message and asked for additional copies in order to share them with their colleagues.

For some local inhabitants, we realized that the habit of eating meat was still strong; so we suggested, "At the beginning, start with one day without meat or fish, and eat vegetarian food that you really like." Most responded positively, saying with a smile, "That’s a good idea; I´ll try!" Many times, after having read the leaflet, people retraced their steps after reading the leaflet to ask if they could have more copies to share with their friends. It seems that more people are now more convinced that the pleasure of eating could not justify any animals’ suffering.

During the national week known as "Fight Against Cancer," held from March 25 to April 1, the Anti-Cancer League organized an extraordinary garden in Montpellier. In this open air exhibition, children discovered through games the diversity and benefits of fruit and vegetables. Moreover, Laurent Pourcel, a famous chef in Montpellier, prepared an appetizer and a cold soup primarily composed of fruits and vegetables. Thanks to his talents, the chef showed that vegetarian cooking can be colorful, nutritive and very pleasant to the eye! At the end of his show, we gave him a flyer and encouraged him to add more vegetarian menus in his famous restaurants.

For the cafeterias of Montpellier´s schools, menus with an emphasis on fruit and vegetables were proposed to the children. Beside each plate was a card that said, "Vegetables and Fruits, your life´s friends!" Throughout the week of the exhibition, presentations given in several conferences reminded the audience that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is essential for a healthy life.
Thanks to Master´s infinite support, the initiates conducted a smooth and successful distribution of the Alternative Living leaflets in the south of France and Monaco. Other distributions are planned so that more people can benefit from this message of love and compassion of our beloved Master.