DR. MARK BENECKE: WGT diary 2022 (54/60) - WGT app? Prayer of thanksgiving? Teeth? (2)

DR. MARK BENECKE: WGT diary 2022 (54/60) – WGT app? Prayer of thanksgiving? Teeth? (2)

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Here I have never been at the WGT: I am in the backstage of the vegan booth ‘Vegan Spirit’ from Fürstenwalde. “Without you, the first WGTs would not have been survivable at all, because then there would have been nothing to eat. How did you come up with the idea of originally offering vegetarian and then vegan food here?” Vegan boss: “We had our first customers from the scene at another festival, which is more so Heavy Metal track, and they recommended us to just stop by here. Then we found that we got our most loyal and best customers here. I feel like it’s not because there are so many vegans or vegetarians running around here, but because people are discerning with themselves and their bodies and would rather eat a fresh veggie pan than fries and stuff.” Mark: “Now there are vegetables in the back. But with you, it’s made with love. How do you keep up your good mood over the festival days? You’re the only booth that always has such a peaceful, friendly vibe.” Vegan boss: “That’s just what we are! We come more from an esoteric, religious corner. We love Hinduism, yoga and the whole thing, and cooking is part of that. It has more to do with energy for us than spices. We also have a little altar, there’s a little prayer of thanksgiving and then it goes out and we feel like love goes through the stomach, and that’s our way of showing our love.” Front woman: “This is not a job, this is a mission. We hold the energy.” Mark: “But you are not a biological family, you are a spiritual family?” Man: “Yes, for so many years.” (Text & photos: Mark Benecke)