Hosting Vegan Feasts

Some of the food being sold at last year's Vegan Feast.

Martin Smrek and Matej Hlinician, both vegan activists living in Slovakia, were playing under the radar for a few years. Their preference was to organize vegan outreach events, which were usually held at music clubs that catered to punk music. Many participants were already vegans and activists. That was much like preaching to the choir, but it also allowed both men to make crucial contacts.

The year 2013 marked the first time that they held a bigger event. Since they were using one of the city parks in Bratislava, the event became listed on the park calendar, which immediately provided more publicity. The event was planned to include discussions, lectures, workshops, and documentaries, all on vegan lifestyle. In addition, local chefs offered vegan dishes, which they either sold at their booths or allowed visitors to sample without cost. Another event was held last year, establishing VEGAN FEAST (Vegánske Hody) as an annual event.



Then, Martin and Matej expanded their outreach beyond an annual event. They developed a website, which serves to publicize the annual event and also provides information about the vegan lifestyle. They include articles pertinent to what veganism involves, along with factual information that explains why many people become vegan. One example is an article about how much it costs to maintain a cow, even one used strictly to provide milk, versus costs to raise vegetables.

There are photos of previous Vegan Feasts, including some of the events before the group was utilizing the park. There are also videos, which are focused on the Vegan Feasts, but that also include some of the informational lectures and food preparation tips by some of the vendors. What started in small music clubs with small groups of already committed vegans has expanded into outreach and education. It's all happening in Bratislava.

The audience viewing a documentary film at last year's Vegan Feast.

Thanks to this article from Pollination Project: https://thepollinationproject.org/grants-awarded/matej-hlinican-veganske-hody-vegan-feast-slovakia/; and from the above link, with the help of Bing translator.

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