Nearly 100 people are due to attend a Vegetarian Indian Banquet hosted by Vegetarian Tasmania on Saturday 23 July. The star attraction is guest chef, Ananda Marga yogic monk Dada Marmadevananda, who will also give a presentation on the history of vegetarianism. <>
Dada is a lifelong vegetarian, and comes from a long line of vegetarians, so he says he was a vegetarian from before he was born. His presentation will focus on vegetarianism from a global and spiritual perspective, including the history and evolution of the vegetarian diet. <>
A short film called ‘Making the Connection’ will follow the presentation.
Dada is also teaching around 10 people how to cook nutritious Indian vegetarian food, whilst preparing for the dinner. Spaces for the cooking class filled up quickly, with a waiting list of keen individuals. The combined class and dinner preparation will be held in South Hobart from 2pm on Saturday afternoon.
“We have held a number of these evenings in the past, and they attract people who are curious about vegetarian and vegan living, as well as current vegetarians”. said Karen Bevis from Vegetarian Tasmania, “It is a lovely cosy way to spend a winters evening and meet new people, and is very popular. Vegetarian diets are increasing in popularity in Tasmania, as evidenced by the largest-ever turn out to one of our events.”
<>“A plant-based diet is the best thing that people can do for the climate, and environment, and for their own health” said Ms Bevis. “Vegetarian Tasmania provides advice and support for people interested in adopting plant-based diets”.
The evening, starting at 6pm, will be held at St George’s Church Hall in Battery Point.
Karen Bevis, President of Vegetarian Tasmania
