Many people choose vegetarianism to find a sense of relaxation
The full moon of July is the time when the demand for vegetarianism increases. For a part of diners, vegetarianism is not only associated with the full moon or spiritual elements but gradually becomes a choice in daily life.
Sharing with Lao Dong, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thao (Cau Giay ward, Hanoi) said that this year's full moon, she still chose to go vegetarian with a group of friends. For her, this is an opportunity to both enjoy vegetarian food and find a quiet space to chat and relax.
The full moon of July for many people is meaningful about Vu Lan filial piety and is a time to calm down more. As for our group, people mainly want to enjoy the quiet atmosphere," Ms. Thao said.
According to Ms. Thao, although she does not put much emphasis on spirituality, she still chooses to eat vegetarian food on this occasion as a way to change her taste. As a person who does not like greasy food, she often prioritizes dishes with lots of vegetables and leans towards purely vegetarian foods.
As a person with a long-standing vegetarian habit, Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong (Quang Ninh) believes that vegetarianism is not only suitable for health but also has spiritual meaning.
Vegetarianism helps me feel more relaxed and lighter, both reminding me of compassion and good for health. On the occasion of the full moon of July, I even more realize the meaning of vegetarianism when the scriptures teach that vegetarianism is to show filial piety to parents and repay ancestors," Ms. Phuong shared.
The number of vegetarians has increased significantly
According to Mr. Hoang Cong - owner of a vegetarian restaurant in Hanoi, the demand for vegetarian food has increased steadily in recent years and the full moon of July is one of the times when the number of customers increases significantly.
Surely every year, the number of customers and people who need vegetarian food increases, not only during the full moon of July. However, during the full moon of July, the number of customers increases sharply compared to other months," Mr. Cong said.
A noteworthy point in July, according to Mr. Cong, is that customers not only focus on the full moon day but also distribute from the beginning of the month to the end of the month. Some people choose to eat before the full moon day or change meal times to suit work and family life.
During the full moon of July, customers usually eat scattered, all from the beginning of the month to the end of the month. There are days when customers flock to the morning or evening. Some people eat one day before the full moon because of work or family activities," Mr. Cong said.
The restaurant currently serves vegetarian buffets at a price of 169,000 VND/person, about 60 dishes, at noon and evening. On holidays, the full moon and the 1st day of Tet, the restaurant opens about 30 minutes earlier to serve diners.
Compared to the same period last year, the number of visitors in July this year increased by about 30%, at times fluctuating from 30 - 50%," Mr. Cong shared.
Recently, the increasing demand for vegetarianism also comes from the increasing concern of people about diet and health.
I believe that with the current trend, the need to ensure health, detoxify the body and reduce protein-rich foods will make people come to vegetarianism more besides the full moon day," Mr. Cong said.
