Seminar for Polish Vegetarians and Esperantists



On July 25th, the first Saturday of the World Esperanto Congress, the World Esperantist Vegetarian Association (TEVA), is organizing a seminar for vegetarians and others interested in the ethical treatment of animals.
People from various countries will be giving short talks, followed by discussions, on the following themes:

  • the history of TEVA
  • Vegetarianism and Esperanto: what have they in common?
  • Vegetarianism in Poland
  • The first meatless city: Ghent, Belgium
  • Meat and its consequences for the environment

    In addition, people will have the opportunity to tell us about the state of the vegetarian movement in other countries; and if you would like to introduce a relevant theme of your own, please let us know in advance.

    Venue: Bialystok Technical University (Politechnika Bialostocka), Wiejska 45, 15-089 Bialystok;
    Time: 14.30 to 17.00
    What to bring: An open mind, and a willingness to share opinions
    Languages to be used: Esperanto, Polish (translation will be provided), English
    Registration: if possible, let us know in advance that you hope to attend by e-mailing Heidi Goes (teva@ivu.org); but if you can't, come anyway!