Are there vegans in different cultures besides America?

Question

for example, in countries like thailand and taiwan and china, there's gotta be some markets with caged animals for eating, snakes being skinned alive, animal cruelty, etc etc. It just seems that a vegans would have a hard time in those countries.

Answer 1

Not all Buddhists are vegetarian, but all countries are home to sects that practice vegetarianism or live a vegan lifestyle.

Many followers of Jainism live in a way that could be considered vegan.

Answer 2

the crazies are all over this world.

Answer 3

There are vegans in  every country all over the world. Yeah some places can be tough.

Answer 4

Punjabi-Sikhism (India) Vegatarians (and don't eat eggs).

Answer 5

I beleive so because our culture includes meat eating as the core of every meal. Being vegan, you actually have to think in a different angle when it comes to your choice of foods, national holidays menues, etc.

Answer 6

is this a serious question???.... uhhh yes, vegans are all over the world. i would say that most people in developing countries are vegan because they dont have money to raise animals or keep milk and eggs cool.

Answer 7

Only Americans have enough time to waste with nonsense like veganism.  Most of the rest of the world is happy for whatever food lands on their table.

Answer 8

eat steak

Answer 9

In any country the vegetables, fruits and grains are gonna be among the slabs of dead cow and chopped piglets.

Anyone can choose not to eat it.

Answer 10

I know a vegan in Cyprus.

Answer 11

There's a nomadic tribe in Iran that has been vegan for generations.