World's Vegetarians to Gather for 33rd World Congress

VUNA Views, Vol. 8, No. 1, Winter (December), 1998 World's Vegetarians to Gather for 33rd World Congress

The Lotus Pang Suan Kaew Hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, will host the 33rd World Vegetarian Congress from January 4-10, 1999. Some VUNA officers and Regional Council members plan to join attendees from almost every continent, with Thailand, India, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia having the most registrations.

As described on the Congress's Web page, "The lectures and presentations, by local and international speakers, will focus on the economic, ethical, spiritual, environmental or scientific aspects of vegetarianism, and on the search for practical solutions to stem the global food crisis that threatens the disruption of vital eco-systems, and the increasing ecological and social upheaval caused by wrong food choices. The proposed programme will also address different techniques and campaigning methods for the promotion of vegetarianism."

While it is probably still possible to register for the Congress, transportation to Thailand may be difficult to arrange at this late date and rooms reserved by the IVU at the hotel are already booked (other accommodations may be available).

For last-minute information on the Congress, send e-mail to thai99@ivu.org with your questions. VUNA Council member Gerry Coffey may be contacted if you are going and would like to be in touch with other North Americans. You can write to her before December 26 at 28 Harbor View Court, Decatur, AL 35601; phone, 256-350-2823; e-mail: gmcoffey@aol.com. The next issue of _VUNA Views_ will feature reports on the Congress from those who will attend.

Maintained by Judy Miner jwminer@accessvt.com
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