36th World Vegetarian Congress - Florianópolis, BRAZIL, 8 - 14 November 2004

[Guest guest]

Since the first one in 1908, World Vegetarian Congresses have taken place in

Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. And in 2004 it will happen for

the fist time in Latin America. You cannot miss it.

 

This world meeting of vegetarians is promoted by the International Vegetarian

Union (www.ivu.org) together with the Brazilian Vegetarian Society

(www.svb.org.br). Florianópolis will host lecturers, researchers and supporters

from all over the world, followers of a lifestyle already widely accepted in

Brazil. More and more people are becoming aware that vegetarianism is not only a

healthy nutritional choice but an excellent means of safeguarding natural

resources, avoiding deforestation and environment pollution. It also benefits

the animals, our companions on this planet.

 

On one of the most beautiful beaches of Santa Catarina Island:

 

a.. Conferences, workshops and seminars with speakers from all over the world.

b.. Vegetarian nutrition and cooking classes.

c.. Meat-centered dietary impact on human, animal and environmental health.

d.. Ethical, religious and philosophical foundations of vegetarianism.

e.. Living Design Open Market - Presentation by Ana Maria Branco

f.. Cruelty-free products, clothing, accessories and cosmetics Fair.

g.. Cruelty Free Veg-fashion Show.

h.. Vegetarian luau - beach feast with lots of fruits and music.

i.. Verdurada - pró-animal music festival.

j.. Shows and other entertainments.

k.. Plenty of information, culture and naturally mouth-watering 100%

vegetarian (vegan) food.

l.. Pre and Post Congress tours to marvelous places.

Everyone is invited: long-term vegetarians, beginners, sympathizers and those

who wish to learn more about the subject.

 

 

If you would like further information about the Congress, then fill in the form

(http://www.ivu.org/congress/2004/index.html) and you will receive details as

they become available.

 

Meanwhile - some photos of Florianópolis from the recent visit of Gabriel Buist

from the Order of the Cross in England. He gave the first public speech of the

new Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira: -

http://buist.org/gabriel/flor0.htm

 

Venue: http://www.costao.com.br/english/index_explorer.htm

 

Information about accomodation and registration for the Congress is now

available at the IVU website: http://www.ivu.org/congress/2004/index.html

 

I´m looking forward to meet you in Brazil in November!

 

Best regards,

Mirian / Brazil