8 Reasons Why VegFest Pilipinas Is Going to Blow Your Mind (Spoiler: It’s Not Just the Delicious Vegan Food)

VegFest Pilipinas is back, and this year, it’s coming to the BGC Arts Center on November 17 and 18 with a series of events and a smorgasbord of vegan food, from meat-free longganisa and isaw to dairy-free cheese, ice cream, and lasagne. Last year’s event attracted 10,000 attendees, and here are eight reasons (other than the delicious vegan food) why you shouldn’t miss this year’s VegFest Pilipinas:

1. #Vegainz

Ever wonder where your favorite vegan athletes and Instagram bodybuilders get their protein? Are you considering going vegan but worried about your gains? Then don’t miss out on nutrition specialist and vegan bodybuilder Ciara Juan’s talk about her vegan bodybuilding journey.

 

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Where do vegans get their protein? Learn from ACE-certified fitness nutrition specialist and vegan bodybuilder Ciara Juan as she answers that question—and more—on November 18, Sunday!⠀ ⠀ #vegansofmanila #manilavegans #vegfestpilipinas #vegfestpilipinas2018 #vegansofinstagram #veganbodybuilding #veganfitness

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2. Animal Rights Documentary Dominion

Experience arguably the most cutting-edge animal rights documentary to date, narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Sia, Kat Von D, and Sadie Sink, on November 18. Dominion encourages people to reflect on the impact that they may be having on animals because of what they’re eating, wearing, or supporting for entertainment.

 

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Narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Sia, Sadie Sink, Kat Von D, and director Chris Delforce, Dominion uses hidden cameras and aerial drones to investigate the dark side of animal agriculture.⠀ ⠀ VegFest Pilipinas is proud to screen this important, award-winning documentary on November 18, Sunday at 8 PM!⠀ ⠀ #vegansofmanila #manilavegans #vegfestpilipinas #vegfestpilipinas2018 #vegansofinstagram #dominion #dominionmovement

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3. Cooking Classes

Whether you’re hoping to impress your family with fancy vegan dishes or need to make quick and easy vegan meals on busy nights, you’ll definitely learn all the tips and tricks at VegFest Pilipinas.

 

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Is it hard to follow a whole food, plant-based diet? Weizel Gulfan, gluten-free vegan advocate, says no!⠀ ⠀ Watch her cooking demo with Misso on November 18, Sunday, to learn how easy it can be to be #WFPB!⠀ ⠀ #vegansofmanila #manilavegans #vegfestpilipinas #vegfestpilipinas2018 #vegansofinstagram

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4. Yoga, Dance, and Workout Classes

These classes are led by industry pros, and they’re all free. So put on something comfy, bring a mat, and reward yourself with a vegan feast after your workout.

 

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The best way to open VegFest Pilipinas 2018 is with the Jivas of Manila!⠀ ⠀ Join Nancy, Ronnie, and Jann for a transformative Jivamukti yoga class on November 17, Saturday, 8 AM – 9 AM.⠀ ⠀ SIGN UP FOR FREE at bit.ly/VFP2018_Jivamukti⠀ ⠀ Please bring your own yoga mat.⠀ ⠀ #vegansofmanila #manilavegans #vegansofinstagram #vegfestpilipinas #vegfestpilipinas2018 #jivamukti #yoga

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5. PETA’s Adoption Corner

Who isn’t looking fur a little love in life? If you’re ready for the responsibility of welcoming an animal into your family, PETA has several cuties available for adoption. Check out our stall for more information. If you can’t wait until then, please e-mail us at [email protected] for more information.

6. Live Music

Sit back and relax (with a double scoop of vegan ice cream, of course) to the soulful feel-good tunes of Meleena, the crooning of True Faith’s vegan vocalist Meds Marfil, and songs by countless other talented musicians.

 

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Sing along to your favorite Truefaith songs with vegan vocalist Meds Marfil! See him perform with his bandmate Eugene on November 18, Sunday, 7 PM – 8 PM!⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #vegansofmanila #manilavegans #vegfestpilipinas #vegfestpilipinas2018 #vegansofinstagram #truefaith

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7. Recycling

As if VegFest Pilipinas weren’t terrific enough, the trash from the event will be recycled as school chairs! It doesn’t get more #ZeroWaste than this.

 

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Our country is the world’s third largest ocean polluter, according to reports. We need to act now and live zero waste. ⠀ ⠀ The trash from VegFest Pilipinas 2018 will be converted to school chairs with the help of our recycling facility partner, Environtech.⠀ ⠀ Learn more ways of helping Mother Earth as Environtech CEO, Winchester Lemen, talks about segregation and recycling on November 17, Saturday at 2 PM!⠀ ⠀ #vegansofmanila #manilavegans #vegfestpilipinas #vegfestpilipinas2018 #vegansofinstagram #zerowaste

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8. There’s an EDM Party After Sunset

Work off all the vegan food that you’ve eaten throughout the day by dancing the night away with these super-cool DJs.

 

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Party with us on November 17, Saturday, 5 PM – 9 PM as we feature the best DJs in the metro: Samir Ayeb, Ace Ramos, Lucio Pua, and Joey Santos!⠀ ⠀ Vegan booze will be available! Woohoo!⠀ ⠀ #vegansofmanila #manilavegans #vegfestpilipinas #vegfestpilipinas2018 #vegansofinstagram

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Remember to save these details so that you don’t miss out on the biggest event of the year in the Philippines:

What:             VegFest Pilipinas

Where:           The BGC Arts Center, 26th Street, Taguig, Metro Manila

When:             November 17 and 18, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

 

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Here are the details you’ve been waiting for! See you all soon!

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See you there!

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Written by Ally Alombro