– **History:**
– World Vegan Day established in 1994 by Louise Wallis
– Commemorates 50th anniversary of The Vegan Society
– Date chosen as November 1 to coincide with traditional feasting times
– Coined terms vegan and veganism celebrated
– Louise Wallis initiated the event to align with auspicious dates
– **Europe:**
– Germany celebrates World Vegan Day with various events
– Metropolitan cities host different activities
– World Vegan Day marked with special events
– Celebration of veganism in Germany
– Various activities organized on World Vegan Day
– **North America:**
– Boston, Massachusetts hosts the Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival
– Thousands attend the festival with free vegan food
– Sponsored by the Boston Vegetarian Society
– Weekend-long festival promoting veganism
– Event supported by various organizations
– **Oceania:**
– Adelaide celebrates World Vegan Day annually
– First Vegan Festival held in Adelaide in 2007
– Event coordinated by Kas Ward
– Melbourne celebrates World Vegan Day since 2003
– Sydney hosts its first annual event on the first Sunday of November
– **Calendar Context:**
– World Vegan Day celebrated in conjunction with Vegetarian Awareness Month
– Initiates World Vegan Month in November
– Follows World Vegetarian Day on October 1
– November 2 commemorates Dynamic Harmlessness Day
– Birthday of the late H. Jay Dinshah celebrated on November 2
World Vegan Day is a global event celebrated annually on 1 November. Vegans celebrate the benefits of veganism for animals, humans, and the natural environment through activities such as setting up stalls, hosting potlucks, and planting memorial trees.
| World Vegan Day | |
|---|---|
 World Vegan Day Logo | |
| Type | International |
| Date | 1 November |
| Next time | 1 November 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | World Vegetarian Day |