World Vegan Day 2022: History, significance, all you need to know
It is observed every year on Nov 1, this day is a perfect chance for individuals to advocate the lifestyle, share ideas and sensitize their friends on its importance as well as how they feel
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Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude - as far as is possible and practicable - all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.
It is important to understand that veganism is not just a diet, but a compassionate lifestyle choice where you do not consume or use any animal products, as far as possible and practicable in this non-vegan world. This means that vegans, for example, will not wear leather or suede, and will not use beauty products with ingredients derived from animals. There are a number of reasons why someone may choose to become vegan; for many, it will be because they do not wish to cause any animal suffering through their choices, while for others it may be because they understand that veganism is better for the environment.
Vegan Day first happened on November first, 1994 as a means of commemorating the 50th anniversary from the United Kingdom Vegan Society and even the word 'vegan.' The Vegan Society was established in November of 1944 even though the exact date was unknown. The leader from the Vegan Society made the decision to elect the date from the first of November. This really is now recognised because the date which the Vegan Society began as well as on which Vegan Day could be observed. Together with honouring the beginning of the Vegan Society, Vegan Day is definitely a chance to advertise the advantages of a vegan diet and veganism generally. The word vegan was created by Jesse Watson and produced from the term vegetarian. In those days, the differentiation was that vegans didn't consume milk products. Later this extended to eggs, by 1951, veganism became a movement of people that didn't take part in the exploitation of creatures. Every year you will find numerous festivals and displays held all over the world by vegan communities. Additionally, you will find many local occasions, talks and cooking demos organised by people.
Every year on November 1, vegans around the world celebrate and champion for their vegan lifestyle. According to many acclaimed vegans, the lifestyle is beneficial for the health of the human beings, not to mention that it fosters environmental protection as well as the lives of animals.
The commemoration of this event began in 1994 by a UK celebrity, Louise Wallis, who was at the time the chair of The Vegan Society, as they celebrated its 50th birthday, the coinage of the terms vegan and veganism, as well as the inception of The Vegan Society.
Not wanting the event to coincide with others like Day of the Dead and Halloween, and because of the doubts as to the exact date in November 1944 when the society was started, Wallis decided to go with the first day of November.
Around the globe, World Vegan Day is commemorated through exhibitions, seminars, public debates, workshops, among others. The day presents a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to adopt the vegan lifestyle. During the event, they can learn, interact and maybe at the end of it; they will decide to become vegans.
The day also is a perfect chance for individuals to advocate the lifestyle, share ideas and sensitize their friends on its importance as well as how they feel.
Some of the prominent celebrities who usually commemorate the event include Ellen DeGeneres, Ariana Grande, Stevie Wonder, Peter Dinklage, Bellamy Young, James Cameron, Pamela Anderson among others.
There is no specific venue for the celebration of the event. It can be held anywhere. The vegan way of life is increasingly establishing itself in our society as a way of life that can be practiced not only easily, but above all without the need to cause animal suffering for one's own food and clothing. Even in rural areas, the range of vegan products available in supermarkets is growing so that the fact that veganism is on the advance in our society can no longer be denied. Also the number of hotels and restaurants that focus on animal-free food has increased enormously in recent years. Long ago the fear of many vegans, the purely vegetable nutrition is only a temporary, social trend, the conviction gave way that the veganism with its contribution for animal and environmental protection finds ever more trailer – and this world-wide.
