The world of Tzu Chi Nov-Dec 2022 (Vol.144)

2022 • 12 26 There were different types of plant-based food, such as vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian and lacto-vegetarian for selection. [Photo by Lai Jih Chuan] pecial Feature to practise meatless and traceless concepts. Low Sin Yee, who lives nearby, has been adhering to a green lifestyle for a long time. She was delighted to find many like- minded youths at the Midori Market. It made her feel the power of collective action. She has always been supportive of such activities and reckons environmental conservation as a shared responsibility. She hoped to lead by example and influence more people to care for the environment. Tan San from Kepong learned about the Midori Market through Facebook a few days before the event and visited out of curiosity. He was impressed with the stall set-up and flash mob, which he believed attracted the young people. He remarked, “Traceless living is a must now. I hope (this event) will give the young people a different experience.” Tan San also hoped the Midori Market can create a good cycle in the community and benefit the residents nearby. He has turned vegetarian during the pandemic as he believed that meat consumption was one of the factors that caused the outbreak. After visiting the Midori Market, he planned to invite his family to try the healthy vegetarian bento meals promoted by Tzu Chi. A raw vegetarian diet In addition to delicious vegetarian food, there were also talks and experiential lessons for the visitors to calm their minds and learn more about vegetarianism and