– Background of Veggie Pride:
– Held annually in Paris since 2001
– Emulated in various cities worldwide
– Brings together vegetarians, including vegans
– Aims to show pride in refusing to eat animals
– Seeks to denounce discrimination against vegetarians
– International spread of Veggie Pride:
– First Italian Veggie Pride in Rome in 2008
– Simultaneous events in Birmingham, Lyon, Milan, and Prague in 2009
– First American Veggie Pride Parade in Manhattan in 2008
– Los Angeles Veggie Pride Parade in 2009 with notable speakers
– Chicago Veggie Pride Parade in Grant Park in 2012
– Notable publications related to vegetarianism:
– “What is Vegetarianism?” (1886)
– “Shelley’s Vegetarianism” (1891)
– “Why I Am a Vegetarian” (1895)
– “Figs or Pigs?” by Carol J. Adams
– Works by influential figures like William Alcott and George Bedborough
– Veggie Pride in media and literature:
– Wikimedia Commons has content related to Veggie Pride
– Viva! Health promotes Veggie Pride
– Various literary works support vegetarianism
– Involvement of notable chefs and cookbook authors like Nava Atlas
– Influence of authors like Mayim Bialik and Gypsy Boots
– Advocacy and impact of Veggie Pride:
– Encourages vegetarians to affirm their beliefs
– Aims to spark societal debate on animal consumption
– Promotes acceptance and understanding of vegetarian lifestyle
– Raises awareness about discrimination faced by vegetarians
– Inspires pride in ethical dietary choices
Veggie Pride is an international event that celebrates and promotes vegetarianism (including veganism).
| Veggie Pride | |
|---|---|
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 2008 Veggie Pride in Paris | |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Country | International |
| Years active | 23 |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Website | www |